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
Regular checkups, good communication with your healthcare team, and support for mental and emotional health are important.
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Book checkups or procedures before insurance premiums and deductibles rise.
—Sam Dogen, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Many patients only seek care when something is wrong, rather than maintaining routine checkups.
—Towncare Dental, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
There’s more friction, this time between Randall and Elliot, when Randall and Bell collude to get El to a checkup MRI.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Book checkups or procedures before insurance premiums and deductibles rise.
—Sam Dogen, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Many patients only seek care when something is wrong, rather than maintaining routine checkups.
—Towncare Dental, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
There’s more friction, this time between Randall and Elliot, when Randall and Bell collude to get El to a checkup MRI.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature, pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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The de minimis loophole allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, often skipping time-consuming inspections and paperwork.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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For example, an organization reaches $100 million in valuation and is being scrutinized during an audit or through an acquisition process.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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What To Know The recall was initiated after Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations were identified during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to product distributor AvKARE.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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At least 1 in 5 Americans have no emergency savings account, according to a March survey by WalletHub, the personal finance site.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Start With Validated Psychological Safety Surveys One of the most reliable ways to measure psychological safety is through validated survey tools.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Trump's administration has faced intense scrutiny for its handling of immigrants in recent months.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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However, some immigration attorneys say such searches are becoming more frequent under the Trump Administration, and now social media profiles or being outspoken on a political issue are also under higher scrutiny.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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