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1
as in to interview
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
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as in to discuss
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
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Recent Examples of canvass
When officers discovered Covington, who was now a suspect in Chrisman’s killing, had been allowed to walk free, police began canvassing the area around the patrol division.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
Here’s How To Watch The Events Since the offseason, Sacramento has been canvassing the trade market utilizing two players totaling over $20 million in salary: Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The scene is being processed for evidence and detectives are canvassing for witnesses.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
However, one key revelation from the OIG report is that the FBI did not issue a formal directive for field offices to canvass their informants for intelligence related to January 6.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
Here’s How To Watch The Events Since the offseason, Sacramento has been canvassing the trade market utilizing two players totaling over $20 million in salary: Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The scene is being processed for evidence and detectives are canvassing for witnesses.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
However, one key revelation from the OIG report is that the FBI did not issue a formal directive for field offices to canvass their informants for intelligence related to January 6.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Moore had interviewed for the Chargers' head coach position but was passed over for Harbaugh.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Moore was the only assistant coach on either Super Bowl team to interview with the Saints and thus the only candidate who, under league rules, could not be hired until after Sunday’s title game.—
Brett Martel,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Steve Bannon has discussed with New York state prosecutors a potential plea deal in its criminal case charging the longtime ally of President Donald Trump with defrauding donors to a southern border wall, according to media reports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, world leaders from over 90 countries will gather in Paris to discuss artificial intelligence policy.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Monrovia surveyed homeowners and found that 28% wanted their garden to have a more natural look, up 6% from the previous year.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ordinarily, of course, survey research organizations test the sentiments of registered or likely voters to check in on their mood.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the development of a special ferret-sized tracking collar, scientists are now reviewing data collected last fall to peek into the secret underground lives of the rare and elusive animals.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Federal officials review cost summaries, floor plans and other information to determine that rate.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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