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
Large increases in state funding should prompt more scrutiny.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Commentators were quick to criticize the campaign for appealing to the male gaze.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Others are slamming the campaign for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In response to the question, the user delivers her best Gen Z stare.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Some commenters immediately understood the stare, having seemingly experienced it, while others have dismissed it as an exaggerated phenomenon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Lawrie said, in response to the audit, that the district is implementing a new formula to make caseloads more manageable starting next fall, that the district is trying to let staff air their concerns in roundtables and that collaboration among special education staff has improved.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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Galactus doesn’t walk away unscathed either — his eyes are scorched by fire during one of the battles.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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Once the field survey and design are completed, the information is then sent to the alderperson’s office, said Rutenbeck.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Instead, the district staff want to review feedback collected from the survey.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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