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examine

[ig-zam-in] / ɪgˈzæm ɪn /
VERB
analyze, test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit check check out consider criticize delve into explore inspect investigate ponder pore over probe read research review scan screen scrutinize study survey try vet view
STRONG
appraise assay canvass case eye finger frisk gun inquire parse peruse prospect prove reconnoiter sift sweep weigh winnow
WEAK
chew over dig into go into go over go through look over pat down pick at scope scrutinate search into size up take stock of turn over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve forget ignore neglect praise
STRONG
overlook
VERB
ask questions pointedly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
check measure try
STRONG
catechize experiment grill inquire interrogate judge pump query quiz weigh
WEAK
cross-examine give the third give the third degree put through the wringer try out
Antonyms
STRONG
answer reply

Example Sentences

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But there’s no way to examine this ecosystem without exploring the impossible standards mothers are held to — and forces like religion that shape those expectations.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, recent BBC One series Secret Garden saw Sir David examine the hidden worlds and wildlife thriving in British gardens.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The findings come from the German TwinLife project, a long term research effort designed to examine how genes and environment shape people's lives over time.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

In its letter, the AFT also asked the SEC and its chair, Paul Atkins, to examine the issue of “forced investment” as a result of recent proposed rule changes by index providers.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Like Crandell and Mullineaux, CVO scientists examine rocks from previous eruptions—using the past to help predict what might happen in the future.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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