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
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the survey, the lowest satisfaction rating went to Pittsburgh based Giant Eagle.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark said in the 1970s and 1980s, the USGS surveyed wells across the country and found wells in the Vincent dome region that showed very high concentrations of hydrogen.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Teens & Screens survey indicates otherwise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the survey, the lowest satisfaction rating went to Pittsburgh based Giant Eagle.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
One in five Americans surveyed expressed a lack of pride in the country, often linking it to the current political climate.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark said in the 1970s and 1980s, the USGS surveyed wells across the country and found wells in the Vincent dome region that showed very high concentrations of hydrogen.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection in Medellín when the damage to the aircraft was found.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bring proof of insurance and any required inspection documentation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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While none of the three men would be interviewed, Fischer had decades of quotes and conducted his own interviews with hundreds of people in the filmmakers’ orbits to get a fuller and more honest story.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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East Coast Warehouse and Distribution, a logistics and warehousing service provider at the port that also serves as a centralized examination station (CES) for customs inspections, is also closed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The leg was collected by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Unit and sent to a forensic pathologist for examination.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hungry customers — or more often, delivery drivers — walk up to a digital kiosk, scan a code, and a locker pops open, revealing each order readied for pickup.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, these moments feel like Lawson diving into convention to see what’s below the surface, scanning the depths of her influences to learn what can be made anew.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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An internal audit uncovered purchases that did not match the residents' needs, police said.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers, though, counter that the audit violates the state constitution’s separation of powers.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump, who has faced scrutiny over his own ties to Epstein and may be uncomfortable with the precedent of forcing a former president to testify, has expressed rare concern for the Clintons.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company has faced scrutiny nationwide for its scale and the ease with which outside agencies and individuals can access sensitive, private data.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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