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examine

[ig-zam-in] / ɪgˈzæm ɪn /
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 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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Investors will examine discussions on inflation expectations, which some officials warned could drift higher if inflation persists.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Researchers used cutting-edge synchrotron imaging to examine the inside of the fossil in detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

In February, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers proposed legislation for a commission to examine America’s competitiveness in robotics, citing supply-chain risks and manufacturing challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The claim alleges that Kelley-Eklund and Osborn failed to properly examine and handle the grenade, and says Lemus was not expecting a live device to be present at the training center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He cut open Lincoln’s collar, shirt, and coat to examine him for knife wounds.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson