examines

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analyze, test v.
ask questions pointedly v.

VERB

analyze, test

Synonyms

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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

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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

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examines

Touch some grass: From the archives: Ben Mathis-Lilley examines the pleasures and benefits of getting out and mowing the lawn.

From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026

BBC Sport examines whether a move to Forest can reignite the career of a young player hoping to marry progress with his undoubted potential.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

They used Mendelian randomization, a statistical method that examines naturally occurring genetic variants connected with risk factors and stroke.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

One of the most important is the core rate, which examines CPI without food and energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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