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
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The survey period for the preliminary report ended May 13.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 14 May 2025
Last year, the Manufacturing Institute, a nonprofit aimed at developing America's manufacturing workforce, and Deloitte, a consultancy firm, surveyed more than 200 manufacturing companies.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Noun
More than 1,300 survey participants took part in the poll, the news release said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The survey period for the preliminary report ended May 13.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Verb
The poll, conducted from April 1 to April 10, surveyed a total of 966 likely voters and had a plus-or-minus 4.3-point margin of error.
GOP SET TO BUST ‘IRON LAW’ OF MIDTERM ELECTION FAILURE
Both parties’ primary elections in New Jersey are set for June 10.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 14 May 2025
Last year, the Manufacturing Institute, a nonprofit aimed at developing America's manufacturing workforce, and Deloitte, a consultancy firm, surveyed more than 200 manufacturing companies.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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Trains cannot resume until safety inspections and equipment checks are completed, meaning contingency bus and light rail services will continue for now.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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According to an incident report filed with Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Moore was interviewed by detectives the following morning.—
Debra Kamin,
New York Times,
19 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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The agency also conducted two other safety reports on the Philadelphia move in 2021, related to airspace realignment and training waivers, which CNN has not reviewed.—
Blake Ellis,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Among the photos in the carousel was a snap of a family outing to Disneyland, posing by the tree at Christmas, and Kourtney at a baby scan before welcoming their son, Rocky Thirteen.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Stuart-Smith’s team would digitally scan the tree before casting it as a full-size bronze sculpture.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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What To Know The recall was initiated after Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations were identified during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to product distributor AvKARE.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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For example, an organization reaches $100 million in valuation and is being scrutinized during an audit or through an acquisition process.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The study also examined the likelihood of atypical handedness in clinical populations, or groups of people diagnosed with a specific set of health conditions compared to a control population.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Pluto stationed retrograde on the same day, shaking things up in your immediate environment, forcing you to examine your communication style and perspective, as you could be stuck in old patterns of thinking.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Trump's administration has faced intense scrutiny for its handling of immigrants in recent months.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Ancelotti must solve them at speed and under intense scrutiny.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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