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

One of the best is “The Shire: A Sociopolitical Survey,” in which the author examines the civic arrangements of the Hobbits’ homeland and Middle-earth generally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

At the Old Dutch Church Burying Ground, which adjoins the larger Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Mr. Ocker examines gravestones that may have inspired Irving’s character names—Katrina Van Tassel is one of them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 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

Cain steeples his bloodless fingers and examines Zak.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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