PERUSAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

perusal

noun

Definition of perusal

as in examination

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Recent Examples of perusal Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 More to Explore Numerous academic articles and books in this vein diagnosed Latin Americans with a pathological relationship to masculinity, often based only on perusal of Mexican literature and informal interviews with locals. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2026 Just one quick perusal of Corrin’s Instagram comments reveals shocking bigotry. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2026 As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for perusal

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Noun

One place that states can begin with is a closer examination of nonmedical vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren.

— Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
In a recent examination of prescribing trends, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Olfson and his team reported progress.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

What’s Happening Roughly one in three American adults has already tried sleeping apart from a partner, either in a separate bed or a separate room, according to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
After being pressed by community members Thursday night, Tingley said the district plans to send a survey to students next week to assess how students perceive the climate of their schools and to ensure their needs are being met.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of survey

Noun

Evidence from decades of studies and real-world use of vaccines have proved there is no link between vaccines and autism.

— FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
That study, being conducted by DRC and Doctors Without Borders, will give participants a shot of Ervebo, followed a month later by a shot of an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Sudan version of the Ebola virus.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of study

Noun

The Moon enters Capricorn and your community zone, drawing your attention toward friends, groups, and people who share your interests.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
As consumers use emerging tools like AI to explore different looks and try on silhouettes, this data is an early indication of the looks capturing consumers’ attention throughout the year.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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