variants
also canvasing
1
as in interviewing
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in discussing
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of canvassing
The researchers have also been canvassing for more hornet sightings, Sanchez said.
—
Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Police are canvasing for surveillance video, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Or a generation before, considering Roger is canvassing the town with Brian to see if anyone has spotted a man and a child in strange-looking clothing.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
An investigation into that situation is ongoing, elections manager Julie Hanson said in a news release yesterday, noting that the canvassing board is only authorized to certify and audit ballots in its possession.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Introductory scenes of candidates canvassing door to door in March 2023, eight months ahead of the election, plainly establish the lines of conflict.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Those volunteers weren't being bused to vote in Pennsylvania, but rather, were taking part in a canvassing event organized by the Democratic National Committee, Levine's office confirmed.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
Friel Otten picked up a list of twenty-one potential voters to door-knock, and opened a canvassing app called MiniVAN on her phone.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Police are canvasing for surveillance video, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Or a generation before, considering Roger is canvassing the town with Brian to see if anyone has spotted a man and a child in strange-looking clothing.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
An investigation into that situation is ongoing, elections manager Julie Hanson said in a news release yesterday, noting that the canvassing board is only authorized to certify and audit ballots in its possession.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Introductory scenes of candidates canvassing door to door in March 2023, eight months ahead of the election, plainly establish the lines of conflict.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Those volunteers weren't being bused to vote in Pennsylvania, but rather, were taking part in a canvassing event organized by the Democratic National Committee, Levine's office confirmed.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
Friel Otten picked up a list of twenty-one potential voters to door-knock, and opened a canvassing app called MiniVAN on her phone.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near canvassing
Cite this Entry
“Canvassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share