exams

plural of exam

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Recent Examples of exams Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento on Monday, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The women were also forced into mandatory blood tests and gynecological exams, practices Hefner stopped in his clubs following the article's publication. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Because of the article, Hugh Hefner agreed to stop requiring gynecological exams for his employees. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Health-care professionals could sell medical records; students could sell exams; aides and staffers could sell political dirt; anyone with security clearance could pay off their mortgage or buy a new car. Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The group’s mettle won’t be truly tested until the regular season begins, but Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham’s first draft class has largely aced its early exams. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 These options are designed to help patients budget for eye exams, eyewear, and procedures that are not fully covered by insurance. Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 1 Sep. 2026 Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on. Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exams
Noun
  • Accuracy is elusive, as multiple numbers can be considered accurate based on the conditions in which the tests occurred.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • More radiation tests needed The researchers say the experiment provides a useful baseline for future irradiation studies.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The tests included dental examinations, the heart, lungs, and nervous system, as well as blood tests.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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