as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
a reporter at the scene interviewing witnesses to the explosion
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Recent Examples of interview
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 July 2025
These interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 15 July 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The event raised questions among nonprofit experts interviewed by the Herald/Times last month.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
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Verb
That includes complaints over how CBS News‘ 60 Minutes edited an interview with Kamala Harris, how ABC News moderated last year’s presidential debate, and another over Harris’ cameo on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, just days before the election.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 July 2025
These interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
Tamura was once a standout high school football player, according to former classmates interviewed by NBC News and CNN.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The event raised questions among nonprofit experts interviewed by the Herald/Times last month.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interview
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The rooms come with binoculars to encourage you to cozy up and survey the Pacific for whales, dolphins, songbirds and more.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In August of 2022, the last time Marquette University Law School pollster surveyed voters about Walker, 42% of voters had a favorable view of Walker and 49% had an unfavorable view, according to poll director Charles Franklin.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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In the 2025 session, legislators expanded the incentive to the entire state.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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As Texas' 89th legislative session begins with more than 200 bills prefiled pertaining to higher education alone, Austin Community College is keeping close watch on the Capitol and preparing for whatever legislation becomes law.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Little Rock Board of Directors is scheduled to take up a resolution on Aug. 5 authorizing a contract with Carson & Associates Inc. for the construction of the community center, according to the agenda for the meeting.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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The chair then reports such concerns to UT administration, including the provost and president, in a monthly hour and a half meeting with the faculty council executive committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Simone’s performance has resonated deeply with audiences, who celebrated the show’s casting and its refreshing break from Hollywood’s colorist patterns.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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The man who once provided motivation through trap beats and raw lyrics is now providing it through hands-on mentorship and workshops.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Tickets for the teas go on sale Sept. 3. Ballet Arkansas’s School for Dance has also opened enrollment for its fall session, with classes for children, pre-professional training, adult ballet, Youth America Grand Prix Program, master classes and winter workshops with a year-end showcase.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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And, of course, this roster could include 100 restaurants, such is our abundance, but hopefully this can serve as a roadmap or starting point for many, and a conversation starter for others.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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What started as a campus solution sparked a larger conversation about expanding Musk’s tunneling system across the city.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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In this February 2011 photo provided by Liberty University, Rev. John MacArthur speaks at a convocation at the university in Lynchburg, Va.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Many other web pages related to DEI were removed, including websites on convocation ceremonies, which previously served as small graduation ceremonies for students with different cultural and identity backgrounds.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Interview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interview. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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