as in tests
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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Recent Examples of exams
Screening exams are recommended for both breast and cervical cancer types and vaccination against the primary cause of cervical cancer – the human papilloma virus or HPV – has been available since 2006.
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Dr. Joseph Wendt, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsday via Getty Images Google just announced a partnership with The Princeton Review, a test prep company, to offer full-length, no-cost SAT practice exams through its Gemini app.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Only 22% of students across all grades and subjects met grade level on the most recent STAAR exams.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the College Board is already expanding its Advanced Placement exams to cover a broader range of courses.
—David Blobaum, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District will end its screening exams for admission to two desirable elementary schools after California Attorney General Rob Bonta found the tool discriminated against students with disabilities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s the pressure to excel in lessons and pass exams that has no release from a home-life outside of school.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
This more rigorous training includes courses in immigration law, gun handling, physical fitness exams, and more.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
One concern with moving the Playoff up is players taking final exams during games, one of the reasons there were historically long breaks between the season and bowls.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Dr. Joseph Wendt, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsday via Getty Images Google just announced a partnership with The Princeton Review, a test prep company, to offer full-length, no-cost SAT practice exams through its Gemini app.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Only 22% of students across all grades and subjects met grade level on the most recent STAAR exams.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
For instance, the College Board is already expanding its Advanced Placement exams to cover a broader range of courses.
—David Blobaum, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District will end its screening exams for admission to two desirable elementary schools after California Attorney General Rob Bonta found the tool discriminated against students with disabilities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s the pressure to excel in lessons and pass exams that has no release from a home-life outside of school.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
This more rigorous training includes courses in immigration law, gun handling, physical fitness exams, and more.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
One concern with moving the Playoff up is players taking final exams during games, one of the reasons there were historically long breaks between the season and bowls.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exams
Noun
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Robotic tests showed that the material can work in real machines.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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On January 13, she was told that tests were showing worrying fetal activity.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The alleged examinations weren’t recorded in the woman’s medical file, according to investigators.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our state-of-the-art offices are equipped for comprehensive skin examinations, advanced testing, and cutting-edge treatments designed with your comfort and health in mind.—
Rocklin Dermatology,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Exams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exams. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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