examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
Example Sentences
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Investigators are examining the incident more broadly, including technical, operational, medical and human factors, and it remains unclear what caused the aircraft to plunge.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The new findings are part of a broader series of studies examining how vitamin D affects health during aging.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
"We are also examining how much can be transported by road, via alternative routes."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Walter, the 66-year-old CEO of Guggenheim Partners, is in the crosshairs of a federal investigation examining the inner workings of his financial empire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The rusalka with the linen held it up, examining it, and then she rubbed it on her face, snuggling it like a baby with a blankie.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
