Thesaurus results for CHECKUP

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 However, the group of cricket greats questioned the procedure of Khan’s medical checkup. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Physicals, vaccines and school paperwork Annual checkups are an important part of back-to-school preparation. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 That care includes everything from birth and routine checkups to aging, chronic illness, and, when necessary, end-of-life decisions. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The next stop is often a regional hospital in Chernihiv, a Ukrainian city thirty-five miles from the border with Belarus, where they are given checkups and medical care. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checkup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup

Noun

Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Food and Drug Administration inspections of foreign food sites — including the Mexican farm linked to the ongoing outbreak — are down nearly 35% since 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to agency records.

— Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Audiences expecting an easy villain and a clear case of right and wrong will be surprised as the narrative unfolds with an examination of community, complicity and corruption within institutions of power.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading to the locker room for further examination.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Elections experts say there is no evidence of such widespread fraud, despite robust audits and other searches for it.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The audit reviews content as well as elements such as preheader, SMS opt-in invitation, social media and subject line Spam triggers and more.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

The survey found that voters favored a generic Democratic candidate for Congress over a Republican 46% to 40%, but the Democratic advantage expanded to 11 points among those who definitely plan to vote.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The state ranks first in union strength among state employees, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Foundation.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026