examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
Example Sentences
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"Like everyone, we're examining social media associations, talking to witnesses, friends and colleagues," Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush told journalists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
While examining fossils, Pohl noticed a belemnite that was considerably larger than any he had previously encountered.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Kim is seen examining displays, accompanied by Kim Ju Ae and his usual entourage of officials.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
By examining these subtle movements over time, researchers can investigate processes happening far below the surface without directly observing the magma itself.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
She took her time examining it, turning it over and over again, as if she had never opened an envelope before.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
