PERUSALS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

perusals

noun

plural of perusal

as in surveys

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Noun

The poll surveyed 3,000 adults nationwide through a combination of telephone interviews and online surveys delivered by text message.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Seroprevalence surveys, which screen blood for antibodies that mark a past infection, suggest the true burden is far larger.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of surveys

Noun

Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.

— John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of studies

Noun

Veterinarians conducting preliminary examinations determined many of the dogs died from gunshot wounds, according to Honsal.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Definition of examinations

Noun

Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
One Tarrant County restaurant was temporarily closed, and roaches and an accumulation of fruit flies were seen at others during the latest round of county health inspections, according to the inspection reports.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of inspections

Noun

But this is not a restaurant built for restraint; turn your attentions to Les Grands, a selection of jumbo desserts, each big enough to feed a quorum.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
The flirty attentions of handsome fellow student Henry (Nate Mann) — an adult, like everyone else in the class — don’t hurt either.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026

Definition of attentions

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