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
Noun
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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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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Brown set the goal of raising $350,000, the total cost of a forensic audit by Siedle.—
William Melhado
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The organization had completed a preliminary audit that found at least $150,000 was missing or unaccounted for, the criminal complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 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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The decline was due to job gains of 93,000 in the household survey and a reduction of 130,000 in the labor force.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The meeting was the second time the board sought to address the policy, after a meeting in April was abruptly cancelled following national scrutiny aimed at the Rutherford County's policy.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Secondly, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions are considerable concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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