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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in inspects
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examines
The document is above; a full Associated Press report examines the changes and includes reaction from experts.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Guin examines unchecked power, eugenics, and the ethics of governance in this inventive and consistently surprising novel, which explores the limits of trying to manifest a better world.
—Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The film examines how the elder Springsteen’s struggles with mental health and alcoholism spiritually haunted Bruce, influencing his perspective and his own battles with depression.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The committee report also examines the experiences of law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol, including former Capitol Police Sgt.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
But when an investigative reporter examines Amanda’s claims and the IRS starts tracing the money, Amanda’s medical secrets are no longer hers to keep.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
As narrator Fennel Tycho explains how the heist went south, Tanzer examines real versus fake, clones versus their primes, and synthselves versus humans.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Guin examines unchecked power, eugenics, and the ethics of governance in this inventive and consistently surprising novel, which explores the limits of trying to manifest a better world.
—Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The film examines how the elder Springsteen’s struggles with mental health and alcoholism spiritually haunted Bruce, influencing his perspective and his own battles with depression.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The committee report also examines the experiences of law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol, including former Capitol Police Sgt.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
But when an investigative reporter examines Amanda’s claims and the IRS starts tracing the money, Amanda’s medical secrets are no longer hers to keep.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
As narrator Fennel Tycho explains how the heist went south, Tanzer examines real versus fake, clones versus their primes, and synthselves versus humans.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
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While on a date, Tess inadvertently stumbles into one of Alex’s sets — which spikily interrogates why their romance fell apart.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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There has been much discussion about whether the genre glamorizes or interrogates female pain, or a little of both, or whether books by and about women with feelings that are important enough to be written about needs a label at all.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Annaka Harris explores what happens when […] Stoicism has been flattened into slogans about toughness, detachment, and emotional silence, a version that’s easy to sell, but mostly wrong.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Francesca found solace in his cousin Michael and the rest of the story explores their romance.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead of clicking a suspicious link in an email, the victim scans a QR code that hides the real destination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Using high-speed sensors, the system scans the road surface up to 500 times per second and can adjust damping as often as 200 times per second, reacting within milliseconds.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Southbound Interstate 95 at Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach is shut down while the Broward Sheriff’s Office investigates after a theft, chase and crash.—
Kathy Laskowski,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Florida Bar investigates allegations of ethical misconduct among lawyers.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each year, the Hall reviews the selection process and the composition of the 50-person Selection Committee.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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