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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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
That only increased existing scrutiny of Davis’ coaching decisions — such as shortening his second-half rotation to have four players play all 20 second-half minutes — as well as his terse and awkward responses afterward.
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Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Those methods have drawn scrutiny from bond rating agencies — three of which have recently downgraded the city’s economic outlook.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
But one tradition has recently received scrutiny— dozens of the legislators inherit their seats.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Ortiz's occupation status also came under scrutiny during the hearing.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Those methods have drawn scrutiny from bond rating agencies — three of which have recently downgraded the city’s economic outlook.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
But one tradition has recently received scrutiny— dozens of the legislators inherit their seats.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Ortiz's occupation status also came under scrutiny during the hearing.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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One Dallas restaurant failed inspection and roaches were found at four others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Legal search for answers Court filings show the Police Department previously received a subpoena to allow for the inspection of evidence collected at the crime scene, including a bullet fragment, blood swabs and articles of clothing worn by Jane Doe.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Matsuoka’s speechless wife becomes obsessed with collecting and recycling trash bags filled with plastic cans, crushing them underfoot with a giddy gaze on her face.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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No lives that were changed by his gaze that day — including, to my disappointment, mine.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 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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To play for Hurley is to understand that taking a play off is not acceptable, that bending over and tugging at your short hems – a sure sign, in Hurley’s estimation, of weakness – will earn you either a death stare or a run up the steps.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rarely have an actor's eyes been put to such good use, as Murphy's thousand-yard stare communicates guilt, regret, and anxious anticipation of how his life's work will impact the world for generations to come.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 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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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Becherano had his eyes on Fort Lauderdale as Smorgasburg’s next home for a while.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Insee’s monthly survey of the manufacturing fell three points to 99 in March, back below the long-term average of 100 for the first time since November.—
William Horobin,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to researchers who participated in the study, the dictatorships in those countries blocked Gallup from conducting its surveys freely.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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