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
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This level includes core ticket management functions, such as automatic agent assignments, knowledge base creation, reports, user surveys, and various conversational, predictive, and generative AI features (under the Zia branding).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Data was pulled from large national surveys in the Canada, Europe and the United States as well as estimates from earlier investigations in regions of the world that do not collect their own data.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The number comes from a 1999 Department of Justice report that used surveys to estimate missing children cases nationwide under broad definitions, including everything from abductions to runaways to brief scares where a kid gets lost for a couple of hours.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Chatree's legal controversy spans multiple cases, several medical surveys and a counter lawsuit.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
McCarty believed the two were connected, and the surveys seemed to bear that out.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Jacobs notes how AI has improved translation processes at Sodexo, making communication faster and more accurate for mandatory learning and employee engagement surveys.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 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
More recent polling from March 30 shows similar trends across multiple surveys.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This level includes core ticket management functions, such as automatic agent assignments, knowledge base creation, reports, user surveys, and various conversational, predictive, and generative AI features (under the Zia branding).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Data was pulled from large national surveys in the Canada, Europe and the United States as well as estimates from earlier investigations in regions of the world that do not collect their own data.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The number comes from a 1999 Department of Justice report that used surveys to estimate missing children cases nationwide under broad definitions, including everything from abductions to runaways to brief scares where a kid gets lost for a couple of hours.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Chatree's legal controversy spans multiple cases, several medical surveys and a counter lawsuit.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
McCarty believed the two were connected, and the surveys seemed to bear that out.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Jacobs notes how AI has improved translation processes at Sodexo, making communication faster and more accurate for mandatory learning and employee engagement surveys.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 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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The order also required submission of the compliance plan within five business days and compliance with random inspections and audits.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regulatory burdens, slow permitting and slow inspections all disincentivize new construction by making building more costly and less financially viable.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Twice a week, teacher Christi Cooper interviews her second-grade students for about three to six minutes each on books of their choice.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Clarendon Hills has fared well previously in rankings by Niche, an online site that reviews and ranks communities and schools across the country.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Independent audits verify the metals exist Another important safeguard built into the gold IRA storage system is independent auditing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 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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The model scans 10-by-10-meter squares of land to determine whether poppies are present by their telltale orange color.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the newest addition to the lineup, the Echo Dot Max focuses on high-fidelity audio that scans your room to optimize playback for your specific space.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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That is why the recent ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing women to sit for the national rabbinical examinations feels so significant, and so deeply personal.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The film examines the challenges that Corbell has faced in his efforts to bring a spotlight to his findings.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The show examines the environmental and human cost of the atomic era through an artistic lens, tracing present day nuclear risk back to its Cold War roots.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tarrant County Public Health inspects and scores all restaurants in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Piedmont also periodically replaces or inspects meters as part of normal maintenance.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Surveys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveys. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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