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1
as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Recent Examples of canvass
John Birt has been elected president of the Keller school board, defeating Chelsea Kelly on a 4-3 vote during a special meeting Wednesday morning to canvass the May 3 election results and swear in new trustees.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Winfield police canvassed the neighborhood as part of their investigation and were told by residents that the new homeowners had moved into the house two to three weeks earlier.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But the Cubs, according to sources briefed on their plans, already are canvassing the market, making inquiries on Miami Marlins right-handers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, among many others.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Officers canvassed the area but did not find the suspect.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Winfield police canvassed the neighborhood as part of their investigation and were told by residents that the new homeowners had moved into the house two to three weeks earlier.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But the Cubs, according to sources briefed on their plans, already are canvassing the market, making inquiries on Miami Marlins right-handers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, among many others.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Officers canvassed the area but did not find the suspect.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvass
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Officers interviewed two people who were inside the house.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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In his two most recent episodes, Irving has interviewed his former teammate, Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown, and former Pacers center Myles Turner, who left Indiana fresh-off an NBA Finals run to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks this free agency.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro discussed the Jeffrey Epstein files on the July 14 episode of Kelly's YouTube show.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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There’s a lot of humor used as the co-hosts discuss current events and rail against liberal reaction to them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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For the report, which will be released today, the company surveyed 2,206 doctors and nurses from 109 countries this past spring.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The poll surveyed 1,402 Americans between June 2 and 26.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to review security camera footage for suspicious activity after three residential burglaries in Emerald Hills and Portola Valley this week.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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