Synonyms of examined

examined

verb

past tense of examine

1

as in interrogated

to put a series of questions to

the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogated
• questioned
• sweated
• quizzed
• queried
• pumped
• grilled
• catechized
• debriefed
• picked the brains of
• cross-examined
• gave the third degree to
• harassed
• annoyed
• canvassed
• cross-questioned
• sweat
• hounded
• pestered
• polled
• canvased

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reviewed
• scanned
• surveyed
• inspected
• viewed
• analyzed
• scrutinized
• watched
• audited
• investigated
• explored
• checked (out)
• studied
• went over
• oversaw
• dissected
• noticed
• conned
• observed
• researched
• overlooked
• perused
• combed
• probed
• parsed
• classified
• categorized
• plumbed
• delved (into)
• pored (over)
• reinspected
• re-reviewed
• resurveyed
• picked over
• rereviewed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glanced (at or over)
• missed
• skimmed

3

as in explored

to search through or into

a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explored
• investigated
• researched
• probed
• looked (into)
• inspected
• inquired (into)
• dug (into)
• studied
• scanned
• checked into
• viewed
• delved (into)
• checked up on
• perused
• sifted
• browsed
• skimmed (through)
• thumbed (through)
• surfed
• reinvestigated
• cruised