1
as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life
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2
as in gaze
a fixed intent look
began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge
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Recent Examples of scrutiny
The city’s public safety system is also facing questions and scrutiny after high-profile violent incidents, including a fatal stabbing on the Blue Line light rail that garnered national attention.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In May, the 26-season DWTS vet took to TikTok to address some viewers' tendencies toward scrutiny and name-calling.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
As for Ferguson, her own online correspondence with Epstein has also come under recent scrutiny.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
This profile is returning as the brand faces scrutiny from regulatory agencies for its self-driving software.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scrutiny
Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In May, the 26-season DWTS vet took to TikTok to address some viewers' tendencies toward scrutiny and name-calling.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
As for Ferguson, her own online correspondence with Epstein has also come under recent scrutiny.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
This profile is returning as the brand faces scrutiny from regulatory agencies for its self-driving software.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scrutiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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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
Noun
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Keep your core tight, your shoulders back, and your gaze forward as much as possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second tallest, a boy, looks at the camera with the steady gaze of a future class president.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Despite having the same 6-2 record, the selection committee appears to be going off the old eye test instead of valuing head-to-head matchups.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The extent of the unavoidable seemed to be in the eye of the beholder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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