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
Benzinga, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The pollster's previous survey conducted July 10-13 found a 42% approval and 58% disapproval rating for the Republican leader, marking a 5-point change for the worst in both ratings.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, when asked who is to blame, 58% of those surveyed said both Disney and Google are equally at fault, while 37% point the finger at Disney and 5% blame Google.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Finally, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey completed the picture of a struggling Main Street.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The pollster's previous survey conducted July 10-13 found a 42% approval and 58% disapproval rating for the Republican leader, marking a 5-point change for the worst in both ratings.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The contract amendment, which was first reported by The Stein Line, provides Denver more flexibility to survey the free agency market and examine potential trades before the deadline to release Valanciunas or guarantee his full salary, multiple sources said.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, when asked who is to blame, 58% of those surveyed said both Disney and Google are equally at fault, while 37% point the finger at Disney and 5% blame Google.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
Noun
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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dropped meat that went from floor to refrigerator and a McDonald’s with bugs close to food were among the 10 South Florida restaurants that failed state inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, commissioners entered executive session to interview those candidates behind closed doors.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 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,
10 Nov. 2025
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Zwicky, which scans the night sky with a wide-field camera, has a reputation of enabling astronomers to discover transients or fleeting cosmic phenomena, such as quickly flaring supernovae.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to scanning airline and government websites about potential delays, travelers can investigate flight issues on popular social media sites.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After the Herald began reporting on the A3 Foundation, Levine Cava called for an audit of the charity, and Miami-Dade commissioners voted to divert a yearly A3 Foundation allocation in a county contract to Miami-Dade’s Parks Foundation instead.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The investigation into Morgan stemmed from a legislative audit that found Mount Ida's mayor and recorder/treasurer were paid a total of $108,684 more than they were entitled to in 2024 and part of 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some of the sites that CNN examined have less obvious visual clues tying them to missile production.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The scrutiny is especially troubling to many public health authorities, coming amid new outbreaks of diseases like measles and whooping cough.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Workforce housing for first responders Hialeah has faced scrutiny for chronic understaffing across its first responder departments.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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