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as in interviewing
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Recent Examples of surveying
The company accomplished this by surveying 2,000 6- to 14-year-olds and their parents.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers are currently surveying 15 miles of the coral reef to solve this maritime mystery.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers are currently surveying 15 miles of the coral reef to solve this maritime mystery.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
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By closely examining financial statements and processes, businesses can catch potential errors, optimize performance and prepare accurate documentation for tax season.Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, in June 2023, reports surfaced that the committee was re-examining the allegations surrounding the controversial lawmaker after the Justice Department declined to charge him.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pair were in the process of inspecting the very F-16 I was supposed to fly supersonic in the following day.Jim Clash, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company also advises inspecting your Christmas tree before bringing in it inside your home, checking the branches, trunk and underside of the tree for any signs of bugs or egg sacs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveying. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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