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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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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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According to reports, the Knicks interviewed Staley after reaching out to her school’s athletic director, Jeremiah Donati, for permission.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.—
Rebecca Boone,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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In New Mexico, stories and survey data from participating youth helped make the case to legislators that the state should grow and sustain the program with state funds.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Five years ago, 33% of companies surveyed used all three, compared to just 22% today.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Also recommended are: Giving office walk-ins a virtual place in line to reduce wait times at clerk offices, exploring self-service kiosks at major offices and reviewing fees for purchasing vital records.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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