Synonyms of surveying

surveying

verb

present participle of survey

1

as in interviewing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interviewing
• canvassing
• polling
• questioning
• soliciting
• interrogating
• circularizing
• feeling (out)
• sounding (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reporting

2

as in examining

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examining
• scanning
• reviewing
• inspecting
• viewing
• analyzing
• watching
• auditing
• scrutinizing
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• exploring
• studying
• investigating
• conning
• going over
• dissecting
• overlooking
• researching
• noticing
• observing
• combing
• perusing
• probing
• plumbing
• classifying
• parsing
• categorizing
• poring (over)
• resurveying
• delving (into)
• reinspecting
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surveying

That coincides with Chinese research ships spending an extraordinary amount of time apparently surveying undersea cables—not to mention Chinese commercial ships being investigated for cutting cables in both European and Asian waters. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

Emergency crews in Florida and Alabama are surveying damage wrought by Hurricane Isaias, after the storm bashed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm Friday night. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

The three-time NBA MVP stood behind a gaggle of teammates squished up against the CU bench, quietly surveying the madness from the 15-yard line while twisting the cap of his bottled water. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

The nominees represent a range of exhibitions, artists, and curatorial approaches, surveying the best in the art world during the eligibility cycle of August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Congressman Frank Pallone is asking state and federal agencies to start surveying the damage so New Jersey can get money for recovery. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Instead, Dart ran the offense while surveying the defense from the shotgun. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Guy Miller / Honolulu Civil Beat via AP Gentry Cruz, who manages the property that the storm split in half, was resigned while surveying the extent of the destruction. — Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026