as in surveying
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 interviewing
And even after breaking into the shooter’s phone and computer and interviewing friends and family, investigators have not been able to determine a clear motive or political ideology.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said the arrest came after a daylong investigation that included interviewing witnesses, canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing surveillance video.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
More recently, Earle reposted a video criticizing Cooper’s business sense and interviewing of subjects in times of vulnerability.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The ensuing investigation included interviewing witnesses, canvassing for evidence and examining surveillance video, police said.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In interviewing Holocaust survivors about their lives, members of the Shoah Foundation also anticipated questions that students might ask.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
As the host of 360 With Speedy and a longtime presence at Complex, Speedy has built a reputation for blending humor, authenticity, and sharp cultural insight while interviewing artists, athletes, and creators across music, sports, and entertainment.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The process includes reviewing their criminal histories and credit scores and conducting background investigations that include interviewing prior employers and other associates, which can take weeks.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Saint Luke’s is interviewing design consultants now for a planning process that could take up to 18 months.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said the arrest came after a daylong investigation that included interviewing witnesses, canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing surveillance video.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
More recently, Earle reposted a video criticizing Cooper’s business sense and interviewing of subjects in times of vulnerability.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The ensuing investigation included interviewing witnesses, canvassing for evidence and examining surveillance video, police said.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In interviewing Holocaust survivors about their lives, members of the Shoah Foundation also anticipated questions that students might ask.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
As the host of 360 With Speedy and a longtime presence at Complex, Speedy has built a reputation for blending humor, authenticity, and sharp cultural insight while interviewing artists, athletes, and creators across music, sports, and entertainment.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The process includes reviewing their criminal histories and credit scores and conducting background investigations that include interviewing prior employers and other associates, which can take weeks.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Saint Luke’s is interviewing design consultants now for a planning process that could take up to 18 months.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interviewing
surveying
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Reynders and Amy Franco from the Hillside Public Library have been surveying other libraries in recent months and learned several are still waiting for 2024 tax year distributions.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service is still surveying the damage done and will have a report in the upcoming days.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Interviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interviewing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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