examines

verb

present tense third-person singular of examine
1
as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

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2
as in inspects
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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3
as in explores
to search through or into a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

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Recent Examples of examines The Associated Press’ reporting on the return to analog experiences examines how people across generations are finding comfort and connection through tangible activities and older technologies. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 Available as a Chrome or Microsoft Edge extension, Caveat examines responses and surfaces an overall assessment, key findings, important caveats, and points worth verifying. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Director Maiken Baird’s film examines the titular Palestinian scholar and activist who became a leading advocate for the Palestinian cause in the West. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Armstrong Williams examines the issues shaping America’s future, from the approaching midterm elections to the security of essential technology and the health of American families. — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 Correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines whether the measure would deliver the benefits its backers promise — and why some progressives oppose it. — David Morgan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Calik’s examines the human and technological forces shaping denim in its Spring/Summer 2028 collection. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Using the history of gay male desire in different time periods — dangerous, clandestine, outlawed and at long last fitfully accepted — the film examines legacy and what gets handed down across time. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Radial Entertainment has teamed with Content Partners and ITV America to produce new episodes of the series that examines true crime tales from the perspective of scientific evidence and data analysis. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examines
  1. interrogates
  2. inspects
  3. explores
  4. scans
  5. investigates
  6. reviews
  7. surveys
  8. analyzes
Verb
  • The movie’s take on Holmes directly interrogates the person to try to uncover the facts.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wright also interrogates the boundary between severe mental illness and evil, and wonders whether, even in extreme cases, redemption might be possible.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrogates
Verb
  • After a dietary supplement goes to market, the FDA periodically inspects its manufacturing facilities and collects and tests some products.
    — Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In California, the state approves new rides and ones that have been modified and either directly inspects them or relies on an annual inspection by the owner.
    — Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspects
Verb
  • During our interview, Eisenkot and I discuss Bessel van der Kolk, the Harvard psychiatrist whose bestselling book, The Body Keeps the Score, explores how overwhelming experiences can leave people psychologically trapped in the past.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Gigantic Fantastic also explores the development of steroids themselves, their physiological effects, as well as other image and performance-enhancing drugs and their dangers.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of explores
Verb
  • If the person behind the counter normally scans a static barcode or QR code printed on it, there is a reasonable chance a digital version can work.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The plan manager generates a QR code by tapping their profile picture > Your Premium > Manage, and the plan member then scans it to complete the process.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of scans
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  • For now, Mickschl’s disciplinary case remains open as the university investigates the chalk incident.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigates
Verb
  • Trump has packed the commission, which reviews federal construction projects, with allies who are expected to approve his project.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At each factory, a committee comprising union and management representatives reviews harassment complaints and recommends disciplinary action when allegations are substantiated.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews
Verb
  • Plus, Louis Menand probes the business of punctuation, and Margaret Talbot surveys the literature on the question of why fewer people are choosing to have children.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services.
    — Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveys
Verb
  • The report analyzes publicly available FBI and immigration arrest data and does not include details of whether charges were dropped or if people served any time in jail or prison.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The free service analyzes political fundraising texts and attempts to identify the committee behind them.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Examines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examines. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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