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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
This musical blends gospel and Motown with operatic stylings to illuminate the changing times of the Civil Rights era while examining social and familial issues still prevalent today.
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Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The exhibition is devoted to examining modes of representation in different mediums where artists have addressed the concept of mourning, commemoration, and loss as a direct response to the national emergency of black grief.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
That trial is examining monthly dosing of the injection, with initial weight loss data expected by year-end or early 2026, according to the company.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In the first official trailer for the eponymous film, from Noah Baumbach, the dazzling screen legend is found at a crossroads, examining the contents of his life and career.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The oral health category underwent a total refresh in the last few years, as brands and consumers have turned their focus from aesthetics and appearance to examining the impact of the mouth on overall health.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Esteller and the research team took samples from Branyas’ blood, saliva, urine and stool before examining her genome and comparing it with those belonging to 75 other Iberian women.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Crime scene officers were there Wednesday afternoon examining the scene and taking photographs.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The exhibition is devoted to examining modes of representation in different mediums where artists have addressed the concept of mourning, commemoration, and loss as a direct response to the national emergency of black grief.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
That trial is examining monthly dosing of the injection, with initial weight loss data expected by year-end or early 2026, according to the company.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In the first official trailer for the eponymous film, from Noah Baumbach, the dazzling screen legend is found at a crossroads, examining the contents of his life and career.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The oral health category underwent a total refresh in the last few years, as brands and consumers have turned their focus from aesthetics and appearance to examining the impact of the mouth on overall health.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Esteller and the research team took samples from Branyas’ blood, saliva, urine and stool before examining her genome and comparing it with those belonging to 75 other Iberian women.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Crime scene officers were there Wednesday afternoon examining the scene and taking photographs.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
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Instead of letting our legs carry us aimlessly down the road with our minds interrogating every step, our thumbs pose too simple a question to which our smartphones are pleased to give us too simple an answer.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have also carried out arbitrary detentions, with SAF interrogating and beating dozens of Christians in 2024 and 2025.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reviewing the incident and speaking with Leclerc and team representatives, the FIA stewards imposed the financial penalty on Ferrari.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every marketer and brand was actively exploring how to partner and invest in AI the right way, and discussing its transformative potential for the industry.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The club’s former general manager Pierpaolo Marino then poured fuel on the fire by questioning whether Scott McTominay should have been pushed out to the left of midfield to make way for summer arrival De Bruyne.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He also was sought for questioning in a child abuse case, Ferrell said.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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And finally, by surveying the harsh reality faced by tireless humanitarian volunteers who know firsthand about failures in the system.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The cause and manner of death were still listed as pending on the coroner’s report, and police are still investigating.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The dachshund sat in the front seat, scanning the outside for someone to walk past.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the viewing stand with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that day was Kim Jong Un, who days later was inspecting new North Korean missile engines, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who recently signed a defense treaty with Kim.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Customs officials inspecting an overseas shipment arriving in Oklahoma discovered an ancient artifact initially thought to be a weapon, federal officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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