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
During a routine checkup at the vet, one owner was left speechless when the doctor revealed the truth about her young kitten.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Another patient, a teenager who hadn’t seen a dentist in two years, came in for a checkup with four rotting molars and a painful abscess.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Carnival reports before the opening bell on Tuesday, offering a checkup on discretionary travel spending.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 June 2025
As people age, prioritizing oral hygiene and regular dental checkups become even more important to overall health due to its impact on the body outside of just the gums, teeth and mouth.
—Sponsored Content, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Another patient, a teenager who hadn’t seen a dentist in two years, came in for a checkup with four rotting molars and a painful abscess.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Carnival reports before the opening bell on Tuesday, offering a checkup on discretionary travel spending.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 June 2025
As people age, prioritizing oral hygiene and regular dental checkups become even more important to overall health due to its impact on the body outside of just the gums, teeth and mouth.
—Sponsored Content, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The audit also found that DCF hadn’t followed the law in some cases and had failed to implement internal controls to make sure children stayed safe.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email neilbert@gannett.com.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Plus, who wants to be on the receiving end of box office scrutiny?—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Still, the monarchy's finances remain a subject of scrutiny and debate in Britain.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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