as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspection
The parking garage is owned by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and all required permits were properly issued and inspections were up to date, according to Parker.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Department of Buildings records indicate an inspection of the Avery Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But the project was plagued by delays, and an inspection by city officials turned up large cracks, a crumbling facade, and temporary shoring posts bowing under the weight of the nearly 125-year-old building.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
The city recently completed inspections in the first district.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Department of Buildings records indicate an inspection of the Avery Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But the project was plagued by delays, and an inspection by city officials turned up large cracks, a crumbling facade, and temporary shoring posts bowing under the weight of the nearly 125-year-old building.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
The city recently completed inspections in the first district.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1990s, Kaufman started at Snapple in its audit department.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The state Public Utilities Commission would have to consider the audits’ findings before agreeing to raise customer rates to cover even more wildfire spending.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The agreement has already drawn scrutiny in Washington.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Great Place to Work survey data, Southeast Asian employees who believed their employers offered special and unique benefits were 22% more likely to want to continue working at their companies.—
Alice Williams,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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