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
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Other surveys, such as a layoffs report from outsourcing and placement services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, is sometimes instructive but far less robust than the BLS report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Working with researchers in the UK, the US, Canada and Europe, Christopher and her team surveyed experts who treat postpartum runners and created guidance in 2024 on screening and steps to return to sports.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
New survey data also shows that while having kids is expensive, children are good motivators for parents to get their finances in order.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Other surveys, such as a layoffs report from outsourcing and placement services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, is sometimes instructive but far less robust than the BLS report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Licht, owner of Sea Trek, a Sausalito kayak and paddle board rental business, turned off the engine and surveyed the shimmery vista.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Working with researchers in the UK, the US, Canada and Europe, Christopher and her team surveyed experts who treat postpartum runners and created guidance in 2024 on screening and steps to return to sports.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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The seven restaurants on the Sick and Shut Down List were allowed to reopen after passing re-inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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That includes structural inspections, an environmental assessment, a detailed review of property boundaries, ADA compliance, staffing needs, long-term governance, funding models and partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The leadership of the paper, and others within Spotlight interviewed during the investigation, felt that McCarthy had behaved appropriately, and was in fact focused on guaranteeing the accuracy of sensitive, high-stakes projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Customers who buy one of the meals can also scan a code on the box, directing them to the TinyTAN Power Up game.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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With football in Brazil and the VMAs in New York, Taylor Swift radar will be in full effect scanning for news this weekend.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The American taxpayers deserve nothing less, which is why the White House will ensure the audit is conducted impartially.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Union’s approach toward Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) grows closer, Allied is working with the supply chain specialists at Green Threads DPP on a comprehensive audit of the company’s down processing facilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Immediately after the ball landed, Boone emerged from the dugout and asked crew chief Adrian Johnson to examine the bat.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mayoral race spotlights local option taxes The City Council authorized a $200,000 contract with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan earlier this year to examine the feasibility of local option taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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