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
Staying proactive about health—including regular checkups, monitoring metabolic health, and paying attention to changes in how your body feels and moves—may help people stay healthier longer, said Purita.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for Trump at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for him at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Her annual checkup looked reassuring: normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol by traditional standards.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for Trump at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for him at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Her annual checkup looked reassuring: normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol by traditional standards.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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Crews can use flashing blue lights to stop boaters for safety inspections, investigate impaired operators and keep vessels out of restricted areas.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Included in the search warrant were numerous documents showing how the chemical in the tank was handled and communication between employees about handling it, maintenance and inspection records and searches of company electronics, according to the document.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Trump and his family, however, maintain protected from audit and other tax enforcement actions in connection with tax returns filed before last month's out-of-court settlement of his lawsuit, as per the original settlement that created the fund.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Department has made significant strides forward over the past two years, including the acceptance and implementation of findings and recommendations in the outside audit report.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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While preservation advocates raised objections, city survey data showed 77% of residents supported its demolition.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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For their part, workers say AI saves 11 hours a week on average, according to a separate survey of 6,000 full-time digital workers in the US, UK, and Australia from AI startup Glean.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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The family business has drawn scrutiny.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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That exemption allows the major pro leagues to feature salary caps, luxury taxes, maximum salaries and other blatant restraints on earning opportunities that might run afoul of antitrust law since those rules are bargained with unions and thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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