as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
the vet gave the kitten a checkup, then reassuringly declared her in fine health
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Recent Examples of checkup
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior checkups, per past statements.
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Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Trump on May 26 had his fourth medical checkup since returning to office.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 June 2026
She was kept in the hospital for a month and continued to have checkups.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Trump on May 26 had his fourth medical checkup since returning to office.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 June 2026
She was kept in the hospital for a month and continued to have checkups.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for checkup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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According to Abbott, Yuba County Environmental Health conducted the inspection after receiving a complaint about Ranch Market and found a vermin infestation that could not be immediately corrected on-site.—
Velvet Wu
June 17,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Pair that with the seasonal swap above and a quick re-audit whenever your life changes, like a new job or a move.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Humans remain the legal and economic endpoints of responsibility, while agents take on more execution inside systems that can verify identity, constrain behavior and audit actions after the fact.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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About 96 million Americans ages 16 and older identify as birders, roughly 37% of the US population, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 demographic and economic survey on birding, the most comprehensive study to date.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The finding, drawn from a study linking survey data on borrower beliefs to credit bureau records, puts a precise number on the financial damage inflicted by years of government policy whiplash on student debt.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The strikes have drawn intense scrutiny from some Democratic lawmakers and military legal scholars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Being in the C-suite is a high-pressure job with long hours, board responsibilities, and intense scrutiny.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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