CANVASSED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

canvassed

verb

variants also canvased

past tense of canvass

as in interviewed

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 discussed

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 canvassed Deputies canvassed the neighborhood in search of the girl. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026 Officers canvassed the area of the shooting and found 9mm shell casings. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 Boston Police are investigating and canvassed the area on Saturday while crews worked to clean up the aftermath of the shooting. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Afterward, officers canvassed the area and collected evidence and statements. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Samuel Rozenfeld, 24, grew up in Staten Island’s Republican-leaning neighborhoods and canvassed for Mamdani. — Sonia Huq, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026 Detectives responded and canvassed the area, including reviewing nearby security camera footage and collecting physical evidence from the scene for further analysis, according to the statement. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 In December, Wright Rogers and assistant GM Eli Horowitz canvassed Spain, France and Turkey to evaluate players possibly available for the expansion draft. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 May 2026 AltaMed doctors and medical professionals traded stethoscopes for fliers advertising voting sites and canvassed neighborhoods in Santa Ana ahead of the June 2 primary on Tuesday to connect with residents who had been diagnosed as low-propensity or inconsistent voters. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

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When interviewed on Spanish TV after Mallorca drew against Barcelona, he was shown a replay of his striker Cyle Larin missing a wonderful chance to score a late winner.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
For her swan song, Oteri and Walters interviewed one another in an epic face-to-face meeting on The View.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

Definition of interviewed

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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.

— Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of discussed

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My company recently surveyed first responders and law enforcement personnel.

— Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The items surveyed include grillable proteins such as pork chops, chicken, and ground beef, sides such as pork and beans and the fixings for potato salad, plus ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredients for fresh lemonade.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of surveyed

Verb

Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Roberts noted that race and citizenship had been fiercely debated in courts, speeches, Congress and battlefields because of Black Americans’ fight for freedom from slavery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of debated

Verb

Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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