Synonyms of examines

examines

verb

present tense third-person singular of examine

1

as in interrogates

to put a series of questions to

the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• questions
• pumps
• quizzes
• catechizes
• grills
• queries
• gives the third degree to
• picks the brains of
• cross-examines
• sweats
• debriefs
• harasses
• annoys
• pesters
• cross-questions
• canvasses
• hounds
• polls

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspects
• scans
• reviews
• surveys
• analyzes
• scrutinizes
• explores
• views
• audits
• investigates
• oversees
• watches
• checks (out)
• goes over
• dissects
• cons
• notices
• overlooks
• studies
• observes
• peruses
• parses
• researches
• classifies
• probes
• categorizes
• combs
• delves (into)
• pores (over)
• plumbs
• picks over
• reinspects
• resurveys
• rereviews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• glances (at or over)
• skims

3

as in explores

to search through or into

a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explores
• investigates
• looks (into)
• researches
• probes
• delves (into)
• inspects
• inquires (into)
• digs (into)
• checks up on
• scans
• checks into
• studies
• views
• peruses
• sifts
• skims (through)
• thumbs (through)
• browses
• surfs
• cruises
• reinvestigates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examines

The report, from the Center for Digital Thriving, a research and innovation center at Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, examines the challenges surrounding generative AI use in schools. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Valdez, who divides his time between Houston and San Antonio, examines experiences of being Latino in the United States. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026

Better than just an inspiring fashion reference, though, is how the book examines the different ways that a bolo tie can serve as a powerful form of self-expression. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

The program examines what imagination can contribute at a moment when technology is changing the very nature of creative work. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

The report examines women’s economic development, health, safety and education in Broward County. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Gibney’s film examines the full scope of Musk’s career, taking a critical look at his stewardship of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink among other ventures. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Through paintings, prints, and installations, Endaya’s work examines the social struggles in her native Philippines, from gender and labor inequality to migration and globalization, to name a few. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The series examines how being able to tell one’s version of the story can change the way one faces it. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026