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as in interviewed
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 discussed
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 canvassed
Detectives tracked video of Diawara taking a car service to Jamaica, Queens, and then investigators canvassed the area where she was dropped off and found a neighbor who recognized her from the surveillance footage, the official said.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Police subsequently canvassed the area, speaking to local business owners and viewing security video, which ultimately resulted in the arrests of two 20-year-old suspects.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sheriff’s department initially canvassed the area with both deputies and investigators, employing a helicopter, drones, and bloodhounds during the search.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Detectives canvassed the area, spoke to witnesses and served search warrants, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonight’s conversation canvassed Tarantino’s career from his days watching movies in Westchester, CA to Harvey Keitel throwing his support behind Reservoir Dogs, to Bruce Willis’ lobbying for the role of Vinny Vega.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Police had canvassed the area and met Hernandez during the initial investigation, but didn't suspect him at the time.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also the reasoning behind his outreach ministry, which along with various drives and events to help those in need, canvassed the neighborhood and inspired locals to attend service.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Police subsequently canvassed the area, speaking to local business owners and viewing security video, which ultimately resulted in the arrests of two 20-year-old suspects.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sheriff’s department initially canvassed the area with both deputies and investigators, employing a helicopter, drones, and bloodhounds during the search.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Detectives canvassed the area, spoke to witnesses and served search warrants, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tonight’s conversation canvassed Tarantino’s career from his days watching movies in Westchester, CA to Harvey Keitel throwing his support behind Reservoir Dogs, to Bruce Willis’ lobbying for the role of Vinny Vega.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Police had canvassed the area and met Hernandez during the initial investigation, but didn't suspect him at the time.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also the reasoning behind his outreach ministry, which along with various drives and events to help those in need, canvassed the neighborhood and inspired locals to attend service.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvassed
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Derek recently interviewed Bell, 45, and costar Adam Brody ahead of the season 2 premiere of Netflix's Nobody Wants This.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an April 2021 Vogue Life In Looks interview, the Goop founder discussed why the outfit has remained a fan favorite for decades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The event orbited around a panel, moderated by TIME’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, that discussed how AI could shape the future of fashion—particularly from a customer’s perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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About 23% of consumers surveyed plan to dress up their pet — roughly the same percentage (24%) who plan to visit a haunted house.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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While more than 60% of shoppers surveyed plan to make over half of their fashion purchases in stores this holiday, the amount of time shoppers are spending in stores dropped 3% and basket size fell 5% over the last two years, the report found.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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In court, Everett reviewed details of the case, including McGraw's deletion of a text message that was part of discovery in the case, an action that the judge said was considered in his ruling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 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,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Canvassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvassed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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