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
Looking back now, Hollie realizes there were subtle signs that something might have been off — but at the time, nothing stood out until their son Bedford’s 15-month checkup.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Without health care coverage, children are more likely to go without preventative care, including routine checkups and development screenings, Brian Birch, a Meridian pediatrician, said in the release.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2025
Compared with older adults, younger people are less likely to have regular checkups and get screened.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Limit foods that stain and brush immediately after consuming them.
Get regular dental checkups.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Without health care coverage, children are more likely to go without preventative care, including routine checkups and development screenings, Brian Birch, a Meridian pediatrician, said in the release.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2025
Compared with older adults, younger people are less likely to have regular checkups and get screened.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Limit foods that stain and brush immediately after consuming them.
Get regular dental checkups.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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Upon re-inspection, the inspector saw gnaw marks on the plastic container and on three packages of almonds inside.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The femur bone was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Controls, for example, need to be continuously monitored so that audit readiness becomes more a state of being, and not a last minute sprint.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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An audit is required annually by every city; however, an in-depth forensic audit should be performed to account for all dollars spent in order to provide complete transparency to our citizens.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill’s Narrow Lead Holds Across Most Polls Across 10 surveys conducted from late September to mid-October, Sherrill’s lead ranges from one to eight points, underscoring a competitive contest.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the anti-Mamdani vote is divided between Cuomo and Sliwa, who trails the former governor in available surveys.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The case will remain under public and political scrutiny given its connection to an attack on a presidential candidate.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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So far, the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to give members of parliament time to debate Andrew’s finances, despite public outcry for proper scrutiny.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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