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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in reviewed
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in explored
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examined
To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.
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Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
There was wide variability across the studies examined, particularly in confounding variables, study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and consistency regarding the assessment of falls.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
The non-profit Coalition Against Bigger Trucks report examined three scenarios in which Congress relaxes the current federal truck weight limit of 80,000 pounds.
—Kevan Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The trio's storyline examined the changing nature of female friendships over time, and the role that wealth disparity plays in this dynamic.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
New York’s regular season, while successful, has always been examined through a playoff lens.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
This season paid homage to the local culture of Thailand, and examined the role that wealthy Western patrons play in the commercialization of Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual beliefs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Scientists examined their brain tissue to look for signs of brain injury, including a lesion called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which is associated with memory and cognitive problems, and tau tangles, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
There was wide variability across the studies examined, particularly in confounding variables, study inclusion and exclusion criteria, and consistency regarding the assessment of falls.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
The non-profit Coalition Against Bigger Trucks report examined three scenarios in which Congress relaxes the current federal truck weight limit of 80,000 pounds.
—Kevan Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The trio's storyline examined the changing nature of female friendships over time, and the role that wealth disparity plays in this dynamic.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
New York’s regular season, while successful, has always been examined through a playoff lens.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
This season paid homage to the local culture of Thailand, and examined the role that wealthy Western patrons play in the commercialization of Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual beliefs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Scientists examined their brain tissue to look for signs of brain injury, including a lesion called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which is associated with memory and cognitive problems, and tau tangles, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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At Mani's school, the boys who shared the photos had their names shielded and were pulled out of class individually to be interrogated, but victims like Mani had no privacy whatsoever.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, the Public Employment Relations Board found that a Southern California school district violated state law when a union steward was interrogated about whether employees had complained to her.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Investigators explored a few theories.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cops investigated 465 crimes in the New York City subway as of March 31, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Out of the 21 industries surveyed, 17 logged higher activity than the month before, including aviation, transportation and telecommunications.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Tom and Paul surveyed 30 of the league’s executives, mostly chief soccer officers, and asked a wide variety of questions.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The planes were taken out of service and inspected by maintenance teams, American Airlines said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 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,
9 Apr. 2025
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He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
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And as cards of all kinds are now more widely viewed as alternative investments with the potential to be worth millions, the demand for authentication and grading — an attempt at standardizing assessments of condition that drives value — has skyrocketed.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The researchers analyzed data from 340,000 Swedish people averaging 51 years of age whose BMI and waist circumference assessments were performed between 1981 and 2019, according to a press release.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Additional artifacts found with the boats are being collected and analyzed, researchers told Voice of Vietnam.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examined. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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