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

McEvoy, who leads Insulet, the maker of the wearable, tubeless Omnipod insulin pump, said designing better technology requires understanding the details of patients’ days—not simply examining their clinical data. — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Lamming’s review looked at more than 350 studies in total, most of which were conducted in mice and other lab models, examining things like lifespan, metabolic health, and cellular aging. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

There is also a growing body of research examining how interactions with horses — whether riding, grooming or feeding — may support mental health, boost confidence and improve communication skills. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

For Karma, that means examining how efficiently a floor plan uses space, whether natural light is maximized, whether amenities support real routines and whether a development remains connected to the wider community as an area grows. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Leaders who handle complexity well know that examining elements in isolation is a losing strategy. — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Scientists examining these core samples can identify the kinds of plants that filled the peatland and reveal changes in environmental conditions that occurred over time. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Michigan officials are still examining how the complaint was received, how information was shared between agencies, and whether proper procedures were followed before investigators intervened in Pete’s family life. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors objected to removing anyone, arguing there was no way to determine who was right or wrong without improperly examining the jury’s private deliberations. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026