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 Our survey did not find a statistically significant association between paying for a previous checkup and planning another one. — Sujeong Park, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 The Withings BodyScan 2 aims to transform routine bathroom weigh-ins into holistic health checkups. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The 5 Cs are built to be used in short conversations, whether in a 15-minute checkup, at a parent-teacher meeting or at the dinner table. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Fall checkups can prevent breakdowns by catching small furnace problems early. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checkup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup

Noun

Buyers can trade inspection reports with sellers and book video walkarounds, but buying anything used carries risk.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Coral Gables’ Eating House didn’t have an overwhelming number of inspection violations — just a dirty dozen — but did have an overwhelming number of roaches found in an oven drawer last week.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The investigation extended to a digital forensic examination following the confiscation of a computer belonging to Markle Sr.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Before anyone in the house spikes a fever, do a quick audit of the medicine cabinet and pantry.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
An audit performed by the company reportedly turned up a total of about $301,000 that was embezzled, according to the warrant affidavit.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

According to a recent survey by the California Health Care Foundation, more than 11 million state residents struggle to get an appointment with a primary care doctor, let alone a specialist.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Customers have said so in every survey since surveys were invented.

— Kate O'Keeffe, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of survey

Noun

The same lawmakers seeking to protect Medicaid funding could also intensify scrutiny of insurers, hospitals and drugmakers over prices, coverage and profits.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Then there’s his mysterious deal for Venezuelan oil, which appears to have been crafted to shield the details from public scrutiny.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026