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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
When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
At the same time, a 2020 study from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that Walmart was among the top four employers of SNAP and Medicaid beneficiaries in all 11 states surveyed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Some 2,404 people were surveyed between October 31 and November 2.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Most of those surveyed would want something in the 5% range or higher.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The research, published in the journal BMC Public Health, surveyed 860 older adult heterosexual couples in Northern Taiwan to investigate the link between psychological well-being and sleeping arrangements.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The World Economic Forum this year surveyed 1,000 large companies worldwide, estimating 92 million jobs lost over the next five years as a result of AI adoption, but anticipating the creation of 170 million jobs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Matt Bell, senior vice president of venue operations at Ball Arena, said Kroenke Sports & Entertainment surveyed Avs and Nuggets fans in the offseason about their arena experience.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
At the same time, a 2020 study from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that Walmart was among the top four employers of SNAP and Medicaid beneficiaries in all 11 states surveyed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Some 2,404 people were surveyed between October 31 and November 2.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Most of those surveyed would want something in the 5% range or higher.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The research, published in the journal BMC Public Health, surveyed 860 older adult heterosexual couples in Northern Taiwan to investigate the link between psychological well-being and sleeping arrangements.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The World Economic Forum this year surveyed 1,000 large companies worldwide, estimating 92 million jobs lost over the next five years as a result of AI adoption, but anticipating the creation of 170 million jobs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Matt Bell, senior vice president of venue operations at Ball Arena, said Kroenke Sports & Entertainment surveyed Avs and Nuggets fans in the offseason about their arena experience.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveyed
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Fonseca was interviewed several times during the initial investigation, but nothing at the time led investigators to believe she was involved, Smyth said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kennedy interviewed Baldwin and Hilaria, who is captured, arguably, in her most authentic light, as well as Baldwin’s eldest child, Ireland, and the actor’s older sister, Elizabeth Keuchler.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their study shows that while some planets are destroyed during the early post-main sequence phase, Earth is likely safer than the close-in giant planets examined.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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My eyes scanned the crowd for Leo.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The State Election Board later concluded last year that Fulton County likely scanned more than 3,000 ballots twice during the recount.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Geryon who is metaphorically and perhaps in reality a monster is infatuated with Herakles, but the internal world of Geryon is so thoroughly inspected.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 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,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brian Daboll, who had been viewed as a potential hot seat candidate, was removed from his job as head coach.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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And Doughty, who turns 36 in December and is still the runaway leader in ice time for the Kings, continues to be viewed in a very positive light by Team Canada’s decision-makers.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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