- 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
He examines 96 of the group’s “studies” and shows that its methodology assumes rather than demonstrates a connection to specific weather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Celia examines the withered contents of her refrigerator: three carrots, half a green pepper, a handful of spongy potatoes.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
