examining

verb

present participle of examine
1
as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

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2
as in reviewing
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 exploring
to search through or into a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

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Recent Examples of examining The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The researchers called for further studies examining whether the frequency of parental cannabis use, cannabis use disorder, household exposure and storage practices are associated with children's health or developmental outcomes. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Our team plans to test in a larger clinical trial whether starting survivorship care before radiation helps patients finish treatment on time and maintain quality of life, while also examining how teams coordinate care and referrals. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 Students spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online. — James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Woodland Police Chief Ryan Kinnan said his department was examining the actions of both the pedestrian and the driver to establish what happened and would send its findings to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 In response, the NCAA notes that other courts examining lost NIL earnings cases have rejected the continuing violation doctrine. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The whole season is examining that question for Kate and, in a way, for all of them. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examining
  1. interrogating
  2. reviewing
  3. exploring
  4. questioning
  5. surveying
  6. investigating
  7. scanning
  8. inspecting
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  • The pair handed Haski business cards, emblazoned with golden eagles, and then started interrogating him about press freedom.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, Homeland Security was apparently investigating nonprofits and other organizations that help get out the vote, including interrogating the staff and covertly infiltrating their operations, according to court documents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrogating
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  • Staff is reviewing the report and learning how to apply the criteria to different programs before officially approving it in December, Peterson said.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But according to La Jornada, officials are actively reviewing whether companies should be allowed to offer them without a gambling license.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • The decor nods to her career without losing sight of the hotel’s purpose as a place to unwind after a day exploring Music City.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of exploring
Verb
  • When staff offered these alternative spaces, players and parents responded by questioning the overall equity of the situation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • State security prosecutors summoned Attalah for questioning last week on charges of publishing false news and operating without a license, then referred her to trial on the latter charge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioning
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  • Emergency crews in Florida and Alabama are surveying damage wrought by Hurricane Isaias, after the storm bashed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm Friday night.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The three-time NBA MVP stood behind a gaggle of teammates squished up against the CU bench, quietly surveying the madness from the 15-yard line while twisting the cap of his bottled water.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of surveying
Verb
  • Railway infrastructure manager Adif is investigating the sequence of events surrounding the accident, Spanish news agency EFE reported on Wednesday.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In Cucuta, next to the border with Venezuela, authorities are investigating the murder of a former deputy mayor, who was assassinated on Monday night while on his way home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Visit during opening hours to control the lights and playlist by scanning a QR code — and on Halloween play carnival games in the garage.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scanning
Verb
  • The city’s Codes Compliance Division is evaluating and inspecting the site.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • City crews have also been clearing more than 31,000 catch basins and drainage systems and inspecting and reinforcing vulnerable hillsides and burn areas, including Pacific Palisades, Bass said in a statement.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspecting

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“Examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examining. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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