as in tests
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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Recent Examples of exams
Students hoping to strengthen their competitiveness with Advanced Placement exams and additional ACT attempts can quickly rack up hundreds of dollars in fees.
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Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen are finally getting a break after medical exams and other tests that followed their mission.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The state tests are not the first exams to go digital.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during Pope’s investigation, assistant city manager Charlie Dissell and City Attorney Holly Dodge actively obstructed and hindered him from obtaining polygraph exams that had been approved.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
These clinics often handle vaccinations, wellness exams and minor treatments, but some will offer more comprehensive care services as well.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
If agents remain in the room, staff would be required to ask them to leave during medical exams and patient care discussions.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, engineering professor Huihui Qi launched a three-year study at the University of California, San Diego on how to scale oral exams.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Going for routine exams and reporting any unusual symptoms early may lead to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen are finally getting a break after medical exams and other tests that followed their mission.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The state tests are not the first exams to go digital.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during Pope’s investigation, assistant city manager Charlie Dissell and City Attorney Holly Dodge actively obstructed and hindered him from obtaining polygraph exams that had been approved.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
These clinics often handle vaccinations, wellness exams and minor treatments, but some will offer more comprehensive care services as well.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
If agents remain in the room, staff would be required to ask them to leave during medical exams and patient care discussions.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, engineering professor Huihui Qi launched a three-year study at the University of California, San Diego on how to scale oral exams.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Going for routine exams and reporting any unusual symptoms early may lead to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exams
Noun
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Officials also found that the city had not tested its fire hydrant pressure in over 10 years despite tests being recommended every five years, Pernerewski said at the time.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, transfer and compatibility tests were conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, and approximately a dozen warheads were assembled, one of which was tested on a makeshift test range bunker, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Exams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exams. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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