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as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewing
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 exploring
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examining
The researchers compared groups of mice with higher and lower survival rates, examining differences in their gut microbiomes, the amount of bacteria in their blood and organs, and other cellular markers, according to the study press release.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The five-part historical series examining the founding challenges and future of American democracy − executive-produced by Tom Hanks − debuts its trailer exclusively on USA TODAY before streaming June 24.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That’s because regulators are examining the deal on antitrust grounds, not on journalism-ethics grounds.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
By examining which satellites were above the horizon over the affected region during each interference event, the researchers narrowed their search to a handful of suspect satellites.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
More recent studies examining international differences in menopause experiences suggest menopause symptoms in Japan may be increasing as lifestyles become more Westernized and diets, stress levels, and social structures continue changing globally.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
And occasionally, after examining all the angles, the client decides to do absolutely nothing.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The five-part historical series examining the founding challenges and future of American democracy − executive-produced by Tom Hanks − debuts its trailer exclusively on USA TODAY before streaming June 24.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That’s because regulators are examining the deal on antitrust grounds, not on journalism-ethics grounds.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
By examining which satellites were above the horizon over the affected region during each interference event, the researchers narrowed their search to a handful of suspect satellites.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
More recent studies examining international differences in menopause experiences suggest menopause symptoms in Japan may be increasing as lifestyles become more Westernized and diets, stress levels, and social structures continue changing globally.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
And occasionally, after examining all the angles, the client decides to do absolutely nothing.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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The same instinct to accumulate without interrogating shows up everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Afterward, he was forced into a truck, where agents continued interrogating him after finding contacts linked to Argentine judicial agencies on his cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
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The moratorium prevents DeKalb County from accepting new data center applications while leaders continue reviewing possible regulations.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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At a state level, legislators are reviewing sales tax exemptions for certain large data centers that could cost the state billions by 2028.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The award-winning cruise line specializes in the Med, with expert local guides and medium-sized ships ideal for exploring smaller ports across Greece, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, and Turkey.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And exploring the exponential setting of what privacy means to people, certainly those two individuals.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Under prosecutors’ questioning, the witness agreed that his previous belief that Anthony was surrounded when the stabbing happened was incorrect.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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After questioning witnesses, detectives determined Williams had gotten into a domestic dispute with another person who was with Taylor, and Williams pulled out a semiautomatic rifle and fired multiple shots, shooting Taylor in the back.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The final phase will relocate these tests over communities, with NASA surveying residents on their impressions of the airplane’s noise.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving an officer in Country Club Hills on Tuesday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Essayli said Monday on NewsNation that his office is investigating voter fraud but doesn’t have a case.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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At launch, Netflix says the game will take over every subscriber’s home screen — giving it the widest possible marketing campaign — and users will instantly be able to play after scanning the QR code with their phone.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The words were insinuating, territorial, postwar code from a man to anyone not scanning as local.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kim appeared to test that potential tolerance in the lead-up to Xi’s arrival, inspecting a missile manufacturer over the weekend and a new plant that manufactures weapons-grade nuclear material days earlier.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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That includes opening hatches, inspecting anchors and using high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, said officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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