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

The Moneyish examines the red flags and weighs in on what she should do the next.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Ma works in the laboratory of cell biologist Philipp Niethammer, PhD, whose research examines how cells respond to injuries, infections, and other forms of stress.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

The show also examines Bowie's many Scottish concerts and the impact they had on fans.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

An upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, previewed by AFP, examines the ambiguity.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Or something interesting comes into view, and the reader examines it part by part.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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