as in surveys
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 interviews
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Twice a week, teacher Christi Cooper interviews her second-grade students for about three to six minutes each on books of their choice.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
The new season sees Reid's Lestat de Lioncourt living the rockstar life, as vampires have been outed by author Daniel Molloy (Eric Bobosian) in his book that interviews Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson).
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
One student journalist at Oberlin candidly interviews players on her school's team.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
His latest buzzy endeavor is Famous Last Words, in which Falchuk interviews a notable figure with the understanding that the conversation will be released on Netflix only after the participant has died.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Ana Woulfe interviews cartoonist Diane DiMassa about zines, tattooing, and the reissue of Hothead Paisan.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Talk shows like Colbert’s are currently exempt from the FCC’s equal time rule, which dictates a program that interviews a candidate in an election year must also allow time for that candidate’s opponent.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
In the original video, Enquirer trending news editor David Wysong interviews a man in downtown Cincinnati as part of a man on the street video series.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Twice a week, teacher Christi Cooper interviews her second-grade students for about three to six minutes each on books of their choice.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
The new season sees Reid's Lestat de Lioncourt living the rockstar life, as vampires have been outed by author Daniel Molloy (Eric Bobosian) in his book that interviews Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson).
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
One student journalist at Oberlin candidly interviews players on her school's team.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
His latest buzzy endeavor is Famous Last Words, in which Falchuk interviews a notable figure with the understanding that the conversation will be released on Netflix only after the participant has died.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Ana Woulfe interviews cartoonist Diane DiMassa about zines, tattooing, and the reissue of Hothead Paisan.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Talk shows like Colbert’s are currently exempt from the FCC’s equal time rule, which dictates a program that interviews a candidate in an election year must also allow time for that candidate’s opponent.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
In the original video, Enquirer trending news editor David Wysong interviews a man in downtown Cincinnati as part of a man on the street video series.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interviews
Noun
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The number of providers increased steadily from 88 in fiscal year 2017 to 373 in fiscal year 2024, and pushing providers to stop prescribing more hours than necessary will free up sessions for additional children, Bimestefer said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Josh and Erika Harold send their daughter, Amelia, to both Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim and Create OC Art Studio for summer camp sessions year after year.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Future meetings are yet to be determined.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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But council members agreed, and Police Chief Dave Miner echoed the idea, that placing the headquarters in a more central location, such as near or in the Civic Center, would be better for response times and overall police operations, including staffing and daily briefing meetings.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The camp also offers 2-hour Fashionable Fundays workshops on Wednesdays.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Through workshops, collaborations and open access, MADE MOBB continues to invest in other creatives.—
J.M. Banks
March 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then the customers picked up their conversations again.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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