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
William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The survey, conducted by Emerson College Polling and Inside California Politics, found Becerra leading the field with 19% support.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Half of employees and leaders surveyed want inclusion efforts that benefit all employees, while a third want to prioritize the needs of employees who are marginalized in the workplace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Noun
Those who participated in the survey outlined three strengths based on whether respondents agree or disagree.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The survey, conducted by Emerson College Polling and Inside California Politics, found Becerra leading the field with 19% support.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Verb
More than three out of four civics teachers surveyed reported having censored themselves out of fear of pushback or controversy.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Half of employees and leaders surveyed want inclusion efforts that benefit all employees, while a third want to prioritize the needs of employees who are marginalized in the workplace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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Washington says the largest airport in the country already received perfect scores on multiple Federal Aviation Administration safety inspections, including airfield safety and perimeter integrity.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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So, unlike a restaurant inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, failing an inspection doesn’t close Nattal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Meadowcreek coach Jose Rodriguez is interviewed by the hispanic broadcast crew after the Mustangs boys won the Class 6A soccer championship, beating Walton on penalty kicks, on May 14, 2026, at Duluth High School.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Investigators are now in the process of interviewing family members and others connected to the case, Salame said.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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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,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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What this adaptation does offer is a deeper examination of genius as an existential burden in a society that enables others to co-opt it, monetize it, and use it as part of an agenda.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Dwinal-Palisch suggests that this shift encourages a more nuanced examination of how value circulates through the workforce.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney said for several years her county has used an electronic system to scan bar codes on the back of driver’s licenses to check in voters at polling places.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The inputs are available—credentialing cycle time data, staff hours allocated to manual data reconciliation, directory audit history, IT maintenance costs and revenue impact modeling for onboarding delays—but assembling them into a unified picture requires deliberate effort.—
Tammy Hawes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Only 7% of firms describe their data as fully ready for AI, and 95% of pilots fail to reach production, meaning disclosure, audit, and reporting requirements fall hardest on firms least equipped to absorb them.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The research team examined the molar with a micro-CT scan and a scanning electron microscope.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Morey’s tenure included acquiring and later trading James Harden, as well as drafting and then dealing Jared McCain at the February trade deadline — a move that drew scrutiny.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The case spurred scrutiny of Utah's family court system and reunification practices and sparked debates about parental alienation and how allegations of child abuse are investigated.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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