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
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Kyoto University, and partner institutions published a high-resolution 3D reconstruction of the submerged settlement using multibeam echo-sounder surveys combined with historical cadastral maps.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Across all markets surveyed by IWSR, 31% of regular wine drinkers were aware of natural wine in 2024, up from 26% in 2021.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Trump’s policies and a slowing labor market have taken a toll on Americans’ attitudes toward the economy, according to various polls and surveys, but people have continued to spend.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Kyoto University, and partner institutions published a high-resolution 3D reconstruction of the submerged settlement using multibeam echo-sounder surveys combined with historical cadastral maps.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each year, Time Out ranks the coolest streets in the world by surveying its global network of editors and in-the-know locals, asking them to nominate the street that best captures the spirit of their city.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Across all markets surveyed by IWSR, 31% of regular wine drinkers were aware of natural wine in 2024, up from 26% in 2021.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meena is the strategist of the team, Ravi serves as the fearless and principled muscle, and Mitali specializes in tracking high-value goods and executing swift inspections at customs checkpoints.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Detroit Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons also interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, while McDaniel also interviewed with the Cleveland Browns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to a New Mexico warrant obtained and reviewed by EW, Busfield has been accused by a pair of twin actors of inappropriately touching them while on the set of the Fox crime drama The Cleaning Lady.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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After scanning the code, the recipients might be prompted to provide personal or financial information or to download malicious software.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In another audit, the city will review the Public Works Department, which oversees water and sewer operations and billing, with an emphasis on water management, infrastructure and service.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an audit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection over two fiscal years, the state’s bipartisan auditors found that 56% of troopers in the various barracks surveyed had earned more money in overtime than in their base salaries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Operating at the Lower Manhattan docks, Melville’s task was to examine ship manifests against unloaded cargo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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That scrutiny should not extend to my children or any other child of a public figure.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The president has recently come under immense scrutiny for his use of the military after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, his appearances in the Epstein files and his aggressive deportation agenda.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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