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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
Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Federal investigators have begun examining the wreckage of a skydiving plane in western Missouri that crashed and killed all 12 people aboard, as the skydiving community mourns the loss of several of its members.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The vast majority of Tortorella’s short tenure in Vegas was a roaring success, but properly evaluating his potential moving forward requires examining all angles.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Most studies examining collagen peptides look at consistent use over weeks or months rather than days.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News that in 2025, investigators in California began examining Newsom's wife's taxes.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 June 2026
This is part six of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Federal investigators have begun examining the wreckage of a skydiving plane in western Missouri that crashed and killed all 12 people aboard, as the skydiving community mourns the loss of several of its members.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The vast majority of Tortorella’s short tenure in Vegas was a roaring success, but properly evaluating his potential moving forward requires examining all angles.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Most studies examining collagen peptides look at consistent use over weeks or months rather than days.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News that in 2025, investigators in California began examining Newsom's wife's taxes.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 June 2026
This is part six of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 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
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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In a statement to CBS News Detroit, McConico said the court recognizes the importance of certificate of compliance enforcement, is reviewing the legal and procedural issues involved, and has already met with advocates to discuss their concerns.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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According to the affidavit, investigators confronted Holmes with the surveillance video and witness statements during questioning.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As Fujimori’s lead slowly widened in the past few days, Sánchez intensified his efforts to rally supporters, questioning the integrity of the vote review process and framing the dispute as a broader fight for democratic legitimacy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the damage from a destructive derecho that swept through Wednesday night with up to 80 mph winds, they were hit again less than 24 hours later with another round of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Authorities were surveying the damage Friday and preparing to issue emergency declarations needed to get recovery funding.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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The county prosecutor's and sheriff's offices are investigating the shooting.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.—
Sofia Saric
June 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Students are constantly scanning adults for cues about whether they are understood, safe, respected, or expected to succeed.—
Kyle Smitley,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Officials in Brazil on Monday were inspecting the site of a crash in which six people were killed Sunday, after two helicopters collided midair over a suburb of Rio de Janeiro.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Not every home has a washing machine, but for those who do have them, inspecting and replacing the hoses is a homeowner maintenance tasks that often gets ignored.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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