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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
The company accomplished this by surveying 2,000 6- to 14-year-olds and their parents.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers are currently surveying 15 miles of the coral reef to solve this maritime mystery.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers are currently surveying 15 miles of the coral reef to solve this maritime mystery.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveying
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This often meant examining not just one person but every employee across the entire company, which could mean collecting skills data for 10,000 people.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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The images showed leader Kim inspecting the ship’s construction.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Joint Commission, a private organization that accredits health care facilities nationwide, was at Perkins from April 1-4 inspecting the facility, interviewing staff members and reviewing procedures, according to emails from hospital leadership to staff members reviewed by The Washington Post.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Here’s your viewing guide for the NBA’s holiday quintuple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveying. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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