INTERVIEW Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of interview

as in session

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interview

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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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Recent Examples of interview

Noun

Without a deep understanding of the role, those differences can be hard to spot in an interview. — Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In a 2018 Billboard interview, Ashley opened up about her relationship with William, who was a doctor and pastor. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Television networks have every right to interview Blagojevich. — Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Louis refused to be interviewed by deputies, who booked him into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on two felony counts of child neglect. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interview

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Noun

Court documents reviewed by Fortune say Alfozan prompted the chatbot on how to create custom MAC addresses, iPhone hotspot profiles, complete live listening sessions and even build a second and third recording device.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Go directly to the affected account, change the password and review its security settings and active sessions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of session

Verb

Stewart and Addyman meanwhile surveyed more than 2,000 parents to identify noises their babies responded to, which included animal sounds and other children’s laughter (both of which feature in the song).

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, around 36% of investors surveyed in the EII rated the EU’s approach to innovation and entrepreneurship poorly or very poorly.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of survey

Noun

At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

Last week, when Ocasio-Cortez made three campaign stops for Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, neither Democrat — and no audience members — brought up the topic of Gaza.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Of course, his recognition of the visceral power of live music and directly connecting with an audience makes his indifference to AI all the more baffling.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of audience

Noun

The Emerging Filmmakers Program brings middle and high school students into screenings, discussions and workshops.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Working with small workshops in India, the four-year-old brand operates on a see now, buy now basis, and has a corner at Le Bon Marché as well as its own Right Bank boutique.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of workshop

Noun

Brian Romick, the president of Democratic Majority for Israel, put out an issue framework last month in an attempt to move the conversation from the language to the actual policy.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Miller's attempt to recast the conversation about his divorce echoed efforts by other candidates who are struggling to overcome concerns about their character.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 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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