ASSAYED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

assayed

verb

past tense of assay

as in analyzed

to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining

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to make an effort to do assaying the task of writing his autobiography

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Recent Examples of assayed Is this a riddle assayed by a fairy-tale creature? — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026

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Out of the 38 videos analyzed, only one video mentioned irritation risk, two addressed sun protection and none mentioned contact dermatitis risk or advised consulting a dermatologist, according to the study.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Out of over 3 million digital storefronts that were analyzed, only 36 percent were technically set to support the entire journey of agentic commerce from discovery to payment.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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The Chase Around the World does just that, taking a tried-and-tested, colossally successful format and an additional bit of jeopardy, with firm potential for international sales.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Films playing at this year’s edition of the Rio Film Festival have tried to grasp the dire effects of the first Bolsonaro administration.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

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On his podcast and YouTube series, Justin Hawkins Rides Again, the Darkness frontperson has dissected Greta Van Fleet more than once, offering both positive and negative commentary.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Gamers worldwide have dissected nearly every frame of Grand Theft Auto VI's trailers and official screenshots.

— Austin Carter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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During the incident, Catalano fell backward onto the ground and Cave advanced toward him while the officer attempted to regain his footing.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Pike, 50, became the first person to survive two doses of a lethal injection after Tennessee attempted to execute her last week for the murder of a classmate three decades ago.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

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WalletHub assessed hundreds of colleges and universities based on their graduation rates, post-attendance salaries, safety, and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Diversifying suppliers can help, but each alternative needs to be assessed for its actual cost and operational implications.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

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