as in tests
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exams
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
A lot of faculty are doing away with take-home exams.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Children received everything from exams and cleanings to crowns and extractions, all on site.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The certification requires earning Advanced Programming and AI & Machine SAS credentials and passage exams to for each one.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Blood tests provide new diagnostic information without eliminating the need for a medical history or physical exams.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
About 56% of CMS students were proficient on statewide exams this year — 3 percentage points better than the 2022-23 school year.
—David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
As in-person exams became impractical, hundreds of schools dropped their testing requirements.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
A lot of faculty are doing away with take-home exams.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Children received everything from exams and cleanings to crowns and extractions, all on site.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The certification requires earning Advanced Programming and AI & Machine SAS credentials and passage exams to for each one.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Blood tests provide new diagnostic information without eliminating the need for a medical history or physical exams.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
About 56% of CMS students were proficient on statewide exams this year — 3 percentage points better than the 2022-23 school year.
—David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
As in-person exams became impractical, hundreds of schools dropped their testing requirements.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exams
Noun
-
Abnormal liver function tests, otherwise known as LFTs, can prompt your doctor to check your liver more carefully.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Duggleby said Venus' current record stands at eight engine tests in a day, and 28 engine tests in a week.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Further examinations revealed that the golden retriever TNNI3 mutation is autosomal recessive.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Exams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exams. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share