examines

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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The researchers worked with human cancer cell lines to examine how polyamines affect protein production and metabolism.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Further experiments uncovered how polyamines raise eIF5A2 levels.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

This dual behavior helps explain why polyamines have been so challenging to interpret in medical research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Although the connection between polyamines and cancer has been recognized for years, the detailed mechanisms behind their role in tumor progression have remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

The study unexpectedly identified a significant role for a group of enzymes known as agmatinases, which convert the metabolite agmatine into polyamines.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025