- present tense form of examine (3rd person singular).
examines
Example Sentences
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I am an associate professor of government at Cornell University, where my research through the Gender and Security Sector Lab examines how police and justice institutions can become more gender-responsive and trauma-informed.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
If a project could cause significant environmental harm that can’t easily be avoided, it undergoes a more detailed environmental review that examines its potential impacts and alternatives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
His research examines how cells respond to oxidative stress and is helping reveal new mechanisms involved in blood pressure, heart function and vascular health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Using the college as a case study, her new class examines the purpose of American universities and the power struggles over their direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
She sets aside her spade and examines me.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
