as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a survey of the premises revealed that four of the exit doors were locked
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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of survey
John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young adults are most worried about the economy, especially in wealthy countries, where far fewer of their older peers express the same concerns.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Austin AI Alliance set out to better understand those concerns by surveying working-age Austinites.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Nearly 60% of companies report at least limited use of physical AI and within two years, that figure will increase to 80%, according to a Deloitte survey of 3,235 director- to C-suite level respondents.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young adults are most worried about the economy, especially in wealthy countries, where far fewer of their older peers express the same concerns.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
According to the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, even cultures that used to eat dinner late are developing an earlier appetite, including 40% of those surveyed in Spain, 32% in Italy and 30% in France.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Austin AI Alliance set out to better understand those concerns by surveying working-age Austinites.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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The university said a mechanical contractor verified the system was safely shut down, and the school's maintenance team will coordinate with the fire department Thursday morning to conduct a thorough final inspection prior to the building reopening.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The most recent inspection was on December 29, 2025, and passed with conditions for additional inspections that would be required before any Use and Occupancy certificate could be issued.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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This hiring cycle, Graham interviewed with the Dolphins and the Raiders for their vacant head-coaching positions and also received interest from the Commanders for their defensive coordinator job.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers complained when the Justice Department made only a limited release last month, but officials said more time was needed to review an additional trove of documents that was discovered and to scour the records to ensure no sensitive information about victims was inadvertently released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Back home, young Dan watched the show live on TV, scanning the screen for his dad’s camera jib (or crane).—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, between 10 and 20 weeks, the pregnancy stabilized, but it was then revealed during an anatomy scan that her daughter had a single umbilical artery and fused kidneys, leading to frequent monitoring and long drives to different specialists.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The court decision followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller that identified irregularities in a 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021, according to the AP.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Last week, the county commission gave the mayor’s office 30 days to produce a detailed audit of the county's electric vehicles.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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White House officials have shared sentiments similar to the president’s and said Gabbard has been examining records from the 2020 elections.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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The committee suggested that some tour participants may have been examining security measures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fall 2024, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women's volleyball team fell under national scrutiny when it was entwined in the San Jose State (SJSU) trans athlete scandal.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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