as in inspections
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 interviews
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 reviews
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 surveys
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The first poll will be released on March 24, and then five additional surveys will come out every seven to 10 days until voters start receiving mail ballots in early May.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In a virtual news conference Tuesday, party Chair Rusty Hicks connected the surveys, which will be released from March 24 through early May, to his push to winnow the field of eight candidates to a smaller field.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Kobayashi conducted her own radiation surveys before reopening the inn in 2016.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But in the early 2010s, psychologists decided to stop relying on surveys, and instead, study what people do in real-life to meet their long-term goals.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In its complaint, Tenet said the hospitals decided to stop participating in Leapfrog’s surveys and allegedly received worse grades afterward.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Polling throughout the winter had shown little difference between how the two Democrats performed in hypothetical matchups against likely Republican opponents, but some surveys suggested Talarico ran slightly stronger among independents.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
But because the organization changed its polling method between surveys, researchers caution that the figures can’t be directly compared.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025
China surveys roughly 3,200 manufacturers and 4,300 non-manufacturing firms for the monthly PMI readings, which are seasonally adjusted and considered a leading indicator for economic momentum.
—Victor Loh, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which surveys Thanksgiving hosts.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In his new, hefty cookbook that surveys the region, Recipes from the American South, the James Beard Award-winning author is teaching home cooks how to make food that better reflects the region's complex, messy and still-evolving history.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The Center surveys Arizonans about their civic priorities and aims to bring residents together by providing data that illuminates shared public values.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kantar, a global marketing data and insights company that surveys shoppers every month about their spending plans, has seen that parents this year are shopping earlier to beat rising costs and avoid out-of-stocks, and prioritizing value.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The first poll will be released on March 24, and then five additional surveys will come out every seven to 10 days until voters start receiving mail ballots in early May.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In a virtual news conference Tuesday, party Chair Rusty Hicks connected the surveys, which will be released from March 24 through early May, to his push to winnow the field of eight candidates to a smaller field.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Kobayashi conducted her own radiation surveys before reopening the inn in 2016.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But in the early 2010s, psychologists decided to stop relying on surveys, and instead, study what people do in real-life to meet their long-term goals.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In its complaint, Tenet said the hospitals decided to stop participating in Leapfrog’s surveys and allegedly received worse grades afterward.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Polling throughout the winter had shown little difference between how the two Democrats performed in hypothetical matchups against likely Republican opponents, but some surveys suggested Talarico ran slightly stronger among independents.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
But because the organization changed its polling method between surveys, researchers caution that the figures can’t be directly compared.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.
—Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025
China surveys roughly 3,200 manufacturers and 4,300 non-manufacturing firms for the monthly PMI readings, which are seasonally adjusted and considered a leading indicator for economic momentum.
—Victor Loh, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which surveys Thanksgiving hosts.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In his new, hefty cookbook that surveys the region, Recipes from the American South, the James Beard Award-winning author is teaching home cooks how to make food that better reflects the region's complex, messy and still-evolving history.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The Center surveys Arizonans about their civic priorities and aims to bring residents together by providing data that illuminates shared public values.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kantar, a global marketing data and insights company that surveys shoppers every month about their spending plans, has seen that parents this year are shopping earlier to beat rising costs and avoid out-of-stocks, and prioritizing value.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveys
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You may be tempted to start a tiny business doing inspections in your neighborhood or town.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Actual physical inspections typically occur only after a patient complaint or a competitor’s tip regarding unlicensed activity.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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One student journalist at Oberlin candidly interviews players on her school's team.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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His latest buzzy endeavor is Famous Last Words, in which Falchuk interviews a notable figure with the understanding that the conversation will be released on Netflix only after the participant has died.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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An officer then reviews the footage before any ticket is issued.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frank Stibling, Pat Coad, Bob Zajac and Lina Najjar were appointed to the View Assessment Commission, which reviews development applications.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those claims fueled election conspiracy theories about voter fraud and Dominion voting machines in Georgia, despite multiple audits confirming the results.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Every team’s athletic training staff is permitted to conduct medical examinations, which are a critical part of the entire process.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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