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
Because doctors are generally only able to evaluate blood sugar levels during checkups, people with type 2 diabetes are usually asked to be somewhat responsible for measuring and managing their own blood sugar levels.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.
—Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Kenya and Uganda both have outreach teams that provide door-to-door health checkups, but HIV testing and drugs are only available at clinics.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.
—Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Kenya and Uganda both have outreach teams that provide door-to-door health checkups, but HIV testing and drugs are only available at clinics.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for checkup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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The Vietnamese food stand inside an Asian grocery store did not need a follow-up inspection.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bottles were moved to the correct area during the inspection.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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This week, DiZoglio brought to light how Campbell called her personal cell phone a day after an SJC justice moved the legal case to the full court, which the audit claims violates the state’s professional conduct rules.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Titone is also concerned about a new audit of OIT that identified serious deficiencies in the state's cybersecurity protocols.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The early Sierra snowmelt and subsequent April 1 snow survey did not produce the results anyone wanted to hear.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steyer has also faced scrutiny over his returns; The Sacramento Bee reported last week that the environmentalist took in tens of millions of dollars from selling private equity funds, some of which were based offshore, despite criticizing the industry on the campaign trail.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shutdown has intensified scrutiny of the special treatment lawmakers receive at airports.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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