Synonyms of examining

examining

verb

present participle of examine

1

as in interrogating

to put a series of questions to

the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogating
• questioning
• quizzing
• pumping
• querying
• grilling
• catechizing
• sweating
• debriefing
• picking the brains of
• giving the third degree to
• harassing
• cross-examining
• cross-questioning
• pestering
• canvassing
• hounding
• annoying
• polling

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reviewing
• surveying
• scanning
• inspecting
• viewing
• analyzing
• scrutinizing
• watching
• auditing
• investigating
• exploring
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• studying
• going over
• dissecting
• conning
• noticing
• researching
• overlooking
• observing
• combing
• perusing
• probing
• classifying
• parsing
• categorizing
• plumbing
• delving (into)
• poring (over)
• resurveying
• reinspecting
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

3

as in exploring

to search through or into

a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploring
• investigating
• researching
• probing
• inspecting
• looking (into)
• digging (into)
• inquiring (into)
• studying
• delving (into)
• scanning
• viewing
• checking into
• checking up on
• perusing
• sifting
• surfing
• browsing
• skimming (through)
• thumbing (through)
• cruising
• reinvestigating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examining

My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior. — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, studies in rats examining magnetic fields and bone density have produced inconsistent results, with some finding weaker bones and others finding no effect at all. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The Utah university where Charlie Kirk was assassinated last September released a report on Thursday examining the security pitfalls in advance of Kirk’s murder. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

The study identified contested trust disputes by examining thousands of civil filings that were scheduled to come before San Francisco Superior Court between 2014 and 2020. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Veterinarians are still examining Osiris and conducting more testing for a range of fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens, the aquarium said. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

In the Temporary Restraining Order, Kelly wrote that after examining the facts, the plaintiffs made a strong enough argument to warrant the decision. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

This one, though, is worth revisiting and examining as the country careens toward an election now less than six weeks away. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Bass wrings both roteness and refinement out of examining the road to the altar. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026