Thesaurus results for CHECK UP

checkup

noun

ˈchek-ˌəp

Definition of checkup

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition the vet gave the kitten a checkup, then reassuringly declared her in fine health

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Recent Examples of checkup But that summer, bloodwork during a routine checkup revealed Chatting’s liver enzymes had soared to abnormal levels, indicating potential damage. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026 Before the start of last season, Sanders’ bladder was removed after a routine checkup revealed a cancerous growth. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The government created a national preventive care program decades ago and gave every citizen a right to regular checkups, which gave clinics a reason to buy expensive machines, which brought the volume that pays for the expensive machines. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 However, the group of cricket greats questioned the procedure of Khan’s medical checkup. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checkup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup

Noun

Our teams generate enormous amounts of information through work orders, building systems, staffing, purchasing, inspections, utilities, customer requests, asset histories and budgets.

— Justin Wisor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Monday’s routine inspection found 15 total violations, including five high priority ones.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

The complex will include additional examination rooms; outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapy; rehabilitation; and neuroinfusion services.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to medical examinations and diagnostic tests, all guests receive classic massages, lymphatic drainage, abdominal massages, and hayflower detox wraps.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Another manager was found to work from both Alabama and Tennessee without disclosing that information to the Controller’s Office, according to the audit report.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The original audit revealed that the airport was paying more to contract law enforcement services than peer airports and recommended the county create its own police force.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

While that distribution model has remained unchanged since Blazy’s arrival, the process has come under growing scrutiny as demand for key runway looks often outstrips supply.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
However, the parents soon find themselves under intense scrutiny after they’re accused of abusing their children.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026