examines

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analyze, test v.
ask questions pointedly v.

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

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examines

MarketWatch’s William Gavin examines what it would actually take to put up a challenge to America’s wireless giants.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The more closely one examines the merger idea, the more one must wonder what would be the point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

MarketWatch’s Aarthi Swaminathan examines the latest trends in the housing market and offers a few tips for prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

This approach examines subtle changes in light as a planet moves behind its parent star, helping researchers determine how conditions vary across the planet.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

There’s a long pause while he examines me.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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