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
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
While overall findings appear consistent with other sources showing antisemitism is elevated after 2023, ADL datasets differ from federal and survey-based data, Lantz said in an email.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine the strength of the Mineral Wells tornado.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Modern telescopes and sky surveys are capturing the universe in extraordinary detail, but interpreting that data requires simulations that can reproduce both the large-scale structure of the cosmos and the complex physics unfolding within galaxies.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
While overall findings appear consistent with other sources showing antisemitism is elevated after 2023, ADL datasets differ from federal and survey-based data, Lantz said in an email.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Verb
In 2024, City Colleges of Chicago surveyed its students and found that 50% of respondents across the community college system identified as food insecure.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine the strength of the Mineral Wells tornado.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survey
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But as the bill moved through the House, additional provisions were added including language allowing random inspections of home kitchens by health departments.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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This previous ordinance laid out a standard business licensing system that required new businesses to undergo reviews and inspections by various departments, aiming to ensure businesses complied with local laws, paid any fees or fines and met health and safety standards.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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From speaking to trainers and owners on the walkover to the paddock to interviewing the winning jockey on horseback, Brothers has been front and center for some of the most emotional moments of NBC’s horse racing coverage.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Join living trust specialist Kristi Day and CFP Laura Mertz for practical guidance on managing finances, updating estate plans, reviewing accounts and beneficiaries, and preparing for the future with confidence and peace of mind.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Jamie Bell has his best chance at major award hardware since his Billy Elliot days as the protagonist of Richard Gadd’s violent examination of masculinity in Half Man.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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An examination of tree rings confirmed that a red aurora had occurred in China between 1200 and 1201 CE.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another scans the competitive landscape every few hours.—
Mukund Jha,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Structural systems governability determines how easily governance can be built, whether workflows decompose naturally into discrete, measurable, audit-ready steps, or deliver value through fluid judgment that must be engineered into structure.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The state Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear arguments in Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s legislative audit case against House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka on Wednesday.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Like last year, there was a long list of criteria the PWHL examined when deciding where to expand this season, including market size, fan support, infrastructure and what kind of economic opportunity exists in the market, among other factors.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.—
Akram Oubachir,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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More recently, Republican gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco has drawn scrutiny for using his position as Riverside County sheriff to seize some 650,000 ballots in the county to determine whether they were fraudulently counted.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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To Democrats, that decision allowed Lutnick to escape the same kind of scrutiny as others had.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Survey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survey. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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