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
This news comes amid increasing scrutiny on the nation's main aviation agency following multiple disruptive communications and radar outages at Newark Liberty International, a deadly midair crash in Washington, D.C., several near collisions, and air traffic controller staffing shortages.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 May 2025
Those results are now drawing scrutiny and caution from both sides of the GOP’s ideological spectrum, posing a difficult balancing act for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
The slower-than-expected release of documents has come under scrutiny from other Republicans and conservative influencers, who have questioned the hold-up.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Commissioners acknowledged repeatedly throughout the meeting that the raises could face public scrutiny given the city’s financial situation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 May 2025
Those results are now drawing scrutiny and caution from both sides of the GOP’s ideological spectrum, posing a difficult balancing act for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
The slower-than-expected release of documents has come under scrutiny from other Republicans and conservative influencers, who have questioned the hold-up.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Commissioners acknowledged repeatedly throughout the meeting that the raises could face public scrutiny given the city’s financial situation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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Trains cannot resume until safety inspections and equipment checks are completed, meaning contingency bus and light rail services will continue for now.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The camera watches all that’s happening from the open-hearted, but slightly confused gaze of the young brothers.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The other key collaborator is cinematographer Josée Deshaies (Passages, The Beast), who shuffles between intimate shots and wider frames, her camera jostled among the sea of people in the city or composed in its gaze, with minimal movement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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The newcomer has a wide-eyed, penetrating stare that at once communicates the reality of Fuki’s innocence and the depth of her curiosity.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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What To Know Several reporters tried to question Balmer as he was led out of the courthouse, but the suspect remained silent, only breaking his impassive stare by rolling his eyes upward into the back of his head and pushing out his tongue to cover his chin.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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For example, an organization reaches $100 million in valuation and is being scrutinized during an audit or through an acquisition process.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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What To Know The recall was initiated after Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations were identified during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to product distributor AvKARE.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The sudden look of fear in his eyes when their afternoon idyll slides into conventional romantic love packs searing poignancy, ushering in the sadness to come.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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At least 1 in 5 Americans have no emergency savings account, according to a March survey by WalletHub, the personal finance site.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Start With Validated Psychological Safety Surveys One of the most reliable ways to measure psychological safety is through validated survey tools.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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