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as in interviewed
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 examined
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 surveyed
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for an increase of 45,000.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Only 24% of employers surveyed their employees about their return to office plans in 2022.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
About 77% of employees surveyed are stressed about the current economic environment, 43% are stressed about their typical workday, and 37% are stressed about their personal and family lives.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
When surveyed, most students want to learn about taxes, investing, and debt management, which are exactly the areas Money Drills focuses on.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
On that specific play, Lindsey surveyed the defense on second-and-5 from Rutgers’ 9.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Roughly half of the people surveyed viewed colleagues who sent workslop as less creative, capable, and reliable than before.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
The media company surveyed more than 160,000 workers, asking them to evaluate their employer based on wages, work culture, paths for career advancement and more.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Detroit, Michigan, ranked at the bottom in both metrics, having the highest unemployment and poverty rates for women among all 182 cities surveyed.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Only 24% of employers surveyed their employees about their return to office plans in 2022.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
About 77% of employees surveyed are stressed about the current economic environment, 43% are stressed about their typical workday, and 37% are stressed about their personal and family lives.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
When surveyed, most students want to learn about taxes, investing, and debt management, which are exactly the areas Money Drills focuses on.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
On that specific play, Lindsey surveyed the defense on second-and-5 from Rutgers’ 9.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Roughly half of the people surveyed viewed colleagues who sent workslop as less creative, capable, and reliable than before.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2025
The media company surveyed more than 160,000 workers, asking them to evaluate their employer based on wages, work culture, paths for career advancement and more.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Detroit, Michigan, ranked at the bottom in both metrics, having the highest unemployment and poverty rates for women among all 182 cities surveyed.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveyed
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Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Authorities interviewed and administered lie detector tests to students, teachers and even Hartley's father.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately for San Francisco, it was reported during the game's broadcast that Winters had been examined in the locker room and then returned to the field.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The congressional investigation has also examined allegations of information suppression between intelligence agencies and between the executive branch and Congress.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two innings later, after third baseman Manny Machado drew a leadoff walk against Boyd, Merrill scanned the scoreboard and the situation.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Producers who ship nursery stock out of regulated areas to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate that attests to the fact that their product is free from the box tree moth.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In early 2024, chief selector George Bailey effectively said Renshaw was viewed as the seventh-best batter in the country, having been in the 2023 Ashes squad for the opening two games.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On the House side, Republicans have refused to budge on hashing out another deal viewed more favorably by Democrats.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Surveyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveyed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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