INTERVIEW Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of interview

as in session

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verb

as in to survey

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information a reporter at the scene interviewing witnesses to the explosion

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report

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Noun

As Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian prime minister from 2007 to 2013, noted in a recent interview with Foreign Affairs, a unified and nonfactional transitional government for both areas is essential. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 In an interview with The Art Newspaper, Isabella Bozsa, a researcher at the Museum der Kulturen Basel, cited a similar project in Germany. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

All of the experts interviewed for this story agree that people with sensitive skin can benefit from exfoliation. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 But the detail about the cave had not appeared in the police report, because Rachelle had not been interviewed directly by investigators after she was evacuated. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interview

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Noun

That change requires a bill be introduced and approved this coming legislative session before its fate is determined by governor’s office.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s a real-deal Muay Thai boxing ring for sparring sessions with a seasoned professional.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of session

Verb

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been predicting an 84,000 increase and unemployment to remain steady.

— Sarah Min,Davis Giangiulio,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The poll surveyed 427 Latinos and has a margin of error of about 6 percentage points among that group.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of survey

Noun

Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The meeting came as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have yet to yield meaningful progress.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

For 70 years, the festival has brought really the best of the year in cinema to audiences.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of audience

Noun

Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Apple provided a look at its latest devices at the beginning of September, complete with AI features on the Watch Series 12 that will listen to your conversations.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of conversation

Noun

Meanwhile, workers across CSU campuses have rallied at fall convocations over the last few weeks to draw attention to their struggle to make ends meet.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.

— Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026

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