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

The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

The researchers called for further studies examining whether the frequency of parental cannabis use, cannabis use disorder, household exposure and storage practices are associated with children's health or developmental outcomes. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Our team plans to test in a larger clinical trial whether starting survivorship care before radiation helps patients finish treatment on time and maintain quality of life, while also examining how teams coordinate care and referrals. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Students spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online. — James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Woodland Police Chief Ryan Kinnan said his department was examining the actions of both the pedestrian and the driver to establish what happened and would send its findings to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

In response, the NCAA notes that other courts examining lost NIL earnings cases have rejected the continuing violation doctrine. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The whole season is examining that question for Kate and, in a way, for all of them. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026