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
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
That trumps a traditional surveying crew, which can get to about 200-450 points each day using their primitive tripods and vintage tape measures.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Noun
If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email neilbert@gannett.com.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Verb
The poll surveyed 555 voters in the district from June 18-19, Politico reported.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
That trumps a traditional surveying crew, which can get to about 200-450 points each day using their primitive tripods and vintage tape measures.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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According to reports, the Knicks interviewed Staley after reaching out to her school’s athletic director, Jeremiah Donati, for permission.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 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,
26 June 2025
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In early August 2023, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker formed an Ad Hoc Council Committee on Emergency Medical Response to assess MedStar’s services and review other EMS models.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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Victor’s characters were magnetically awkward, their address was intimate and direct, and their creator scanned as a pretty weirdo with a tap on the discourse and on the possibilities of the contemporary internet.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Researchers with the organization scanned 700 miles of Lake Michigan using sonar technology and used models to recreate the weather patterns that Flight 2501 would have encountered the night of the crash.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The audit also found that DCF hadn’t followed the law in some cases and had failed to implement internal controls to make sure children stayed safe.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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The Congress must thoroughly examine this decision by the Supreme Court to find ways to legislate and protect the Constitutional right to citizenship for all those born in America.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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Gi-hun examines Jun-hee’s swollen ankle, which seems impossible to jump on.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Diagrams give specificity to hypotheses, subjecting them to collective scrutiny.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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