Synonyms of examining

examining

verb

present participle of examine

1

as in interrogating

to put a series of questions to

the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogating
• questioning
• quizzing
• pumping
• querying
• grilling
• catechizing
• sweating
• debriefing
• picking the brains of
• giving the third degree to
• harassing
• cross-examining
• cross-questioning
• pestering
• canvassing
• hounding
• annoying
• polling

2

as in reviewing

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reviewing
• surveying
• scanning
• inspecting
• viewing
• analyzing
• scrutinizing
• watching
• auditing
• investigating
• exploring
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• studying
• going over
• dissecting
• conning
• noticing
• researching
• overlooking
• observing
• combing
• perusing
• probing
• classifying
• parsing
• categorizing
• plumbing
• delving (into)
• poring (over)
• resurveying
• reinspecting
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

3

as in exploring

to search through or into

a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exploring
• investigating
• researching
• probing
• inspecting
• looking (into)
• digging (into)
• inquiring (into)
• studying
• delving (into)
• scanning
• viewing
• checking into
• checking up on
• perusing
• sifting
• surfing
• browsing
• skimming (through)
• thumbing (through)
• cruising
• reinvestigating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examining

The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Spacebound nuclear power The center plans to release a report in early 2027 examining how Canada could expand its position in space isotope production. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

As generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in schools, a new report is examining how the technology is reshaping relationships in the classroom. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Investigators found gasoline but no explosives in three vans and are examining possible links to Iran, Russia or militant groups. — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is examining the trades on Kalshi’s ether perpetual future contract. — Davis Giangiulio,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior. — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The Utah university where Charlie Kirk was assassinated last September released a report on Thursday examining the security pitfalls in advance of Kirk’s murder. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

Veterinarians are still examining Osiris and conducting more testing for a range of fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens, the aquarium said. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026