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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
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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
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Recent Examples of surveying
While Williams and Sanders could emerge as viable options, the Cowboys should still be surveying the running back market in search of a possible long-term option in the backfield.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Jeffery Glassberg, founder of the North American Butterfly Association, has been surveying butterflies over several decades on a site in Westchester County, New York, documenting the disappearance of 10 butterfly species from the area over that time.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The assessment will include data from 150 people currently surveying the county and residents who have reported damage to the 211 number.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
How the study was conducted Researchers across various European institutions conducted an observational study surveying four endoscopy centers in Poland that participated in the Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy for Cancer Prevention (ACCEPT) trial.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Jeffery Glassberg, founder of the North American Butterfly Association, has been surveying butterflies over several decades on a site in Westchester County, New York, documenting the disappearance of 10 butterfly species from the area over that time.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The assessment will include data from 150 people currently surveying the county and residents who have reported damage to the 211 number.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
How the study was conducted Researchers across various European institutions conducted an observational study surveying four endoscopy centers in Poland that participated in the Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy for Cancer Prevention (ACCEPT) trial.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveying
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lead investigator interviewing her had never heard of H-2A before.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Scientists are also examining endophytes from sources unrelated to the target plant.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are examining whether Kirk's outspoken anti-transgender views played a role.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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An AppSec assessment can helps uncover these risks by evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls, scanning practices and visibility across the application landscape.—
Rajat Sharma,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sony and onsemi still dominate SPAD chip technology, while silicon OPA scanning precision, a key process, needs to be improved.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Students passed around videos, glanced at photos and saw close-ups, reviewing every angle of the moment he was shot.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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From rooftop aquatheaters with massive high-definition screens to sports bars, lounges, and poolside cabanas, the city’s venues are rolling out premium viewing experiences for fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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