examines

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 look see 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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Lewis examines the challenges that recent high-school and college graduates are facing upon entering the workforce.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

But when the pressure heightens and matters boil over between the quartet, Wilde carefully examines the resulting eruption instead of recoiling.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

Neuroscience focuses on the biological and computational mechanisms inside the brain, while psychoanalysis examines how those processes are experienced from a person's point of view.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

This podcast series examines the strategies emerging to solve the country’s housing shortfall as high interest rates and a chronic shortage of inventory have pushed the U.S. housing market to a breaking point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

While I refill Brickz’s food and water bowls, Daddy crouches beside his roses and examines the petals.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas