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
The case against Duckett — who has spent nearly 40 years on Florida’s death row — has drawn intense scrutiny due to his former role as a police officer and his longstanding claims of innocence.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In the background, mail-in voting is facing scrutiny at a federal level, and the county's 2020 ballots are being picked over once again.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Universal acquired Downtown, which is significantly larger than Revelator, for $775 million, but underwent over a year of regulatory scrutiny from the European Union.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Under strict scrutiny, the government has to prove that a restriction on speech is narrowly tailored to protect a compelling interest, which is generally preventing harm to an individual or the public at large, according to the Freedom Forum.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In the background, mail-in voting is facing scrutiny at a federal level, and the county's 2020 ballots are being picked over once again.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Universal acquired Downtown, which is significantly larger than Revelator, for $775 million, but underwent over a year of regulatory scrutiny from the European Union.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Under strict scrutiny, the government has to prove that a restriction on speech is narrowly tailored to protect a compelling interest, which is generally preventing harm to an individual or the public at large, according to the Freedom Forum.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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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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Rather, Lawrence focused his gaze on the multiracial mass of people who had come together to view the inauguration.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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With his head bowed and gaze fixed, the golden retriever looks less like a pet on a routine car ride and more like a main character in a melancholy music video.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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