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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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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
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as in explored
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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Recent Examples of examined
Experts examined the needles using mass spectrometry, which measures molecules’ mass-to-charge ratio, and an imaging technique called micro-CT scanning.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The researchers examined twelve ancient pottery fragments from the Shangshan site, dating back to 10,000-9000 BP in the Neolithic period.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Fewer studies have examined longer fasts longer than 18 hours.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Journal of Environmental Science and Technology examined the life cycle of algae compared to other biofuels, such as corn and switchgrass.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Depending on the subset of crypto being examined the list of potential regulators can include the SEC, IRS, CFTC, OCC, and any number of state agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
After recovering the Peak Design backpack from Central Park on Friday, police examined it at a forensic lab in Queens.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Weiner had examined Nadine less than a week earlier.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Three mental health experts examined Corcoran before his trial.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The researchers examined twelve ancient pottery fragments from the Shangshan site, dating back to 10,000-9000 BP in the Neolithic period.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Fewer studies have examined longer fasts longer than 18 hours.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Journal of Environmental Science and Technology examined the life cycle of algae compared to other biofuels, such as corn and switchgrass.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Depending on the subset of crypto being examined the list of potential regulators can include the SEC, IRS, CFTC, OCC, and any number of state agencies.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
After recovering the Peak Design backpack from Central Park on Friday, police examined it at a forensic lab in Queens.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Weiner had examined Nadine less than a week earlier.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Three mental health experts examined Corcoran before his trial.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examined
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Being interrogated by Shire cultivated their mother-daughter dynamic on set, Walter says.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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He was placed under surveillance, interrogated without a lawyer and accused of providing state secrets to the FBI.Matthew Lee, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since last year, a series of reviews, editorials, and perspective papers, mostly published in obesity journals, have explored this very question.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some students on the campus questioned the university policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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If any further information comes to light in relation to this offending it will be assessed and investigated accordingly.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a non-invasive, handheld device, which is being investigated for treating IBD, electrical stimulation is administered through the skin to either the right or left branches of the vagus nerve in the neck or the ear.Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a study by Accenture, 62% of those surveyed insisted that brands speak out on important (social, cultural, environmental and political) matters.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 40% of White women had received any family planning services in the year before they were surveyed, compared with about 35% of Black women and 32% of Hispanic women, according to the survey data from 2022 and 2023.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Have your heating unit inspected annually.Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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When garments enter a facility, they’re inspected for any necessary cleaning or repairs, then—with your approval—laundered and mended.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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The video of her protest was viewed more than 200 million times in two days.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christopher's clip has been viewed more than 700,000 times and received over 100,000 comments.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Media mentions and social reach were analyzed for all.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company analyzed the principal cities of metropolitan statistical areas with a population of more than 1 million.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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