examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
examines
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present tense formof examine (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Much of their work examines how future expectations influence today’s economic decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The second half of “You Can See Everything” examines the conjugal nature of denial and doubt as Seyfried and Fielder begin to worry that Evans is exploiting the now-incarcerated Holmes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
MarketWatch’s Aarthi Swaminathan examines the latest trends in the housing market and offers a few tips for prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
The model examines how metal ions, which are electrically charged forms of metals, may influence this protein buildup.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
She takes it out of my hand and examines it.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
