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
Brianna Rivers, 30, of the Bronx, allegedly punched pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao while the journalist was interviewing her for the pro-life organization Live Action in New York City in April.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The firm began by interviewing the mayor and council members and later held in-person and virtual community meetings.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Firefighters were also interviewing residents and management who were at the apartment at the time the fire broke out, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Being backstage interviewing Steve Marriott from Humble Pie.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
After investigating the allegations for five months and interviewing 15 witnesses, investigators were unable to find clear evidence that James knowingly falsified records to obtain better loan terms, ABC News first reported earlier this week.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Fresh from interviewing Cook at Apple's flagship New York City store on launch day, Jim cited positive commentary and a price target increase from JPMorgan.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Check back in later for more from The Late Show, where Colbert will be interviewing Jake Tapper and David Remnick.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The firm began by interviewing the mayor and council members and later held in-person and virtual community meetings.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Firefighters were also interviewing residents and management who were at the apartment at the time the fire broke out, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Being backstage interviewing Steve Marriott from Humble Pie.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
After investigating the allegations for five months and interviewing 15 witnesses, investigators were unable to find clear evidence that James knowingly falsified records to obtain better loan terms, ABC News first reported earlier this week.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Fresh from interviewing Cook at Apple's flagship New York City store on launch day, Jim cited positive commentary and a price target increase from JPMorgan.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Check back in later for more from The Late Show, where Colbert will be interviewing Jake Tapper and David Remnick.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interviewing
surveying
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And finally, by surveying the harsh reality faced by tireless humanitarian volunteers who know firsthand about failures in the system.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Interviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interviewing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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