examine

Definition for examine

verb as in analyze, test

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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

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appraise, assay, canvass, case, eye, finger, frisk, gun, inquire, parse, peruse, prospect, prove, reconnoiter, sift, sweep, weigh, winnow

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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

verb as in ask questions pointedly

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check, measure, try

Strong matches

catechize, experiment, grill, inquire, interrogate, judge, pump, query, quiz, weigh

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cross-examine, give the third, give the third degree, put through the wringer, try out

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The case became known as the Essex Boys killings, and has been the subject of countless TV dramas, films, documentaries and books, which examined its links to other high-profile homicides and the 1990s rave scene.

From BBC

In January, a panel set up by India to examine Washington's allegations recommended legal action against an unnamed individual believed to be the former intelligence agent.

From BBC

It will also study the impacts of changing farming practices, develop and test new ways to improve water quality and examine drivers of wildlife decline and water flow.

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Behind the cordons, scenes of crime officers and South Wales Police's scientific unit are examining a number of locations on the maisonette-lined cul-de-sac.

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The Times also took honorable mention honors for a special print edition examining Shohei Ohtani’s journey from Japan to the Dodgers’ roster.

From Los Angeles Times

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