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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in inspects
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 explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examines
The document is above; a full Associated Press report examines the changes and includes reaction from experts.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Le Guin examines unchecked power, eugenics, and the ethics of governance in this inventive and consistently surprising novel, which explores the limits of trying to manifest a better world.
—Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
The film examines how the elder Springsteen’s struggles with mental health and alcoholism spiritually haunted Bruce, influencing his perspective and his own battles with depression.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The committee report also examines the experiences of law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol, including former Capitol Police Sgt.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
But when an investigative reporter examines Amanda’s claims and the IRS starts tracing the money, Amanda’s medical secrets are no longer hers to keep.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
As narrator Fennel Tycho explains how the heist went south, Tanzer examines real versus fake, clones versus their primes, and synthselves versus humans.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
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While on a date, Tess inadvertently stumbles into one of Alex’s sets — which spikily interrogates why their romance fell apart.—
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There has been much discussion about whether the genre glamorizes or interrogates female pain, or a little of both, or whether books by and about women with feelings that are important enough to be written about needs a label at all.—
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Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.—
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Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.—
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The podcast explores the dark histories behind folklore.—
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Set in the distant future, the series explores life at the legendary academy, where the first class in over 100 years is preparing for deep-space duty.—
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The tool simply scans your bank account for on-time payments on things like your cell phone bill, utilities, subscriptions, rent and insurance, and adds those to your Experian credit report.—
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One of Crossfire’s drones scans the terrain and distinguishes between a burning pile of pallets and a small fire in a bin.—
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
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When the Colorado General Assembly considers the PUC sunset law in the upcoming session, DuVivier hopes lawmakers expand the agency’s authority as part of the process that reviews programs.—
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An InStyle writer reviews the Yse Beauty Wide Awake Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream, a makeup-skin care hybrid with ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide.—
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
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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.—
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
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Once the download is complete, Oh analyzes the images using a program designed to detect various forms of nudity or undress.—
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“Examines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examines. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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