as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
audited the equipment to make sure that everything was in working order
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Recent Examples of audited
Currently, companies only have to pay $300 and show proof of insurance to become registered to operate, and they might not be audited until a year or more later.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
To be sure, Scott’s foundation, Yield Giving, has a thorough due diligence process, Dougherty said, including sharing information such as the organization’s strategic plan, audited financials, business plans, organization chart, and grant-making process.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Five of the bigger, more reputable schools represented by the national Commercial Vehicle Training Association were audited but those all passed.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, California’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, the state’s audited financial statements, were late by as much as a year during Yee’s tenure.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Having accurate numbers, maintaining receipts and keeping financial books in order will make tax time easier, reduce the likelihood of being audited for a mistake and save as much money as possible.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
There is no requirement for a common interest community association such as a townhome association, or even a condominium association, to be audited by the state of Illinois if the association possesses assets over $100,000.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
In other words, well under 1% (about 1/3 of 1%) of individual returns are audited, and most taxpayers will never experience a formal examination.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
To be sure, Scott’s foundation, Yield Giving, has a thorough due diligence process, Dougherty said, including sharing information such as the organization’s strategic plan, audited financials, business plans, organization chart, and grant-making process.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Five of the bigger, more reputable schools represented by the national Commercial Vehicle Training Association were audited but those all passed.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, California’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, the state’s audited financial statements, were late by as much as a year during Yee’s tenure.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Having accurate numbers, maintaining receipts and keeping financial books in order will make tax time easier, reduce the likelihood of being audited for a mistake and save as much money as possible.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
There is no requirement for a common interest community association such as a townhome association, or even a condominium association, to be audited by the state of Illinois if the association possesses assets over $100,000.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
In other words, well under 1% (about 1/3 of 1%) of individual returns are audited, and most taxpayers will never experience a formal examination.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audited
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers examined neurons at different stages of development within the brain tissue samples.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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School officials reviewed the camera footage near the bathrooms.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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In October, dogs specially trained in human remains detection scanned the area where Mercury had confessed to leaving Cheryl’s body.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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For the Academy’s restoration, the original 35mm picture negative was scanned at 4k and digitally restored in a 4k workflow.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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Each piece of gear is individually inspected by specialists and sold with a warranty, ensuring that choosing used never means compromising on quality.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Scott Brunner, the chief executive officer of Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, says compounding pharmacies are licensed and inspected by state boards of pharmacy.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Van Buren Boulevard between Jurupa Road and Limonite Avenue was closed for several hours as investigators surveyed the scene.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The study found that many of those surveyed used crochet to manage their mental health and help them with grief, chronic illness, and pain.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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