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, at her 20-week checkup, Shelman, 35, and Dederscheck, 38, were told that doctors noticed abnormalities in their baby’s development.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
But plenty of everyday habits—like staying active, eating well, sleeping consistently, not smoking, and keeping up with checkups—can shift some of those risks in your favor.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
During annual checkups, talk to your clinician about body composition and metabolic health, not just weight.
—Anna Barton Bradley, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
The aquarium will perform at least one physical exam per year, and others if any additional checkups if needed.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
But plenty of everyday habits—like staying active, eating well, sleeping consistently, not smoking, and keeping up with checkups—can shift some of those risks in your favor.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
During annual checkups, talk to your clinician about body composition and metabolic health, not just weight.
—Anna Barton Bradley, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
The aquarium will perform at least one physical exam per year, and others if any additional checkups if needed.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meena is the strategist of the team, Ravi serves as the fearless and principled muscle, and Mitali specializes in tracking high-value goods and executing swift inspections at customs checkpoints.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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In another audit, the city will review the Public Works Department, which oversees water and sewer operations and billing, with an emphasis on water management, infrastructure and service.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an audit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection over two fiscal years, the state’s bipartisan auditors found that 56% of troopers in the various barracks surveyed had earned more money in overtime than in their base salaries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Internal fractures revealed in responses The survey also found that nearly 89% of Venezuelans believe Maduro was betrayed by members of his own government, reflecting deep internal fractures within the former ruling camp.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The increase was most pronounced among adults over the age of 60, those without a college degree and those with annual household incomes below $50,000, according to the New York Fed survey, which polled roughly 1,300 households in December.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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That scrutiny should not extend to my children or any other child of a public figure.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The president has recently come under immense scrutiny for his use of the military after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, his appearances in the Epstein files and his aggressive deportation agenda.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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