as in inspections
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 checkups
Across cities and group chats, friends are scheduling weeknight gatherings dedicated to the unglamorous backlog of modern life, like the unpaid bills, the unbooked checkups, the inbox that has not seen the light of day.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This Father’s Day, doctors say one of the most meaningful gifts families can give the dads in their lives is a gentle nudge to schedule potentially life-saving health screenings and routine checkups.
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Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Lighting, screen position and regular checkups all factor into how your eyes hold up during a long day of screen time.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior checkups, per past statements.
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Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
She was kept in the hospital for a month and continued to have checkups.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This Father’s Day, doctors say one of the most meaningful gifts families can give the dads in their lives is a gentle nudge to schedule potentially life-saving health screenings and routine checkups.
—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Lighting, screen position and regular checkups all factor into how your eyes hold up during a long day of screen time.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior checkups, per past statements.
—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
She was kept in the hospital for a month and continued to have checkups.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
Noun
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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The parliamentary media center noted that the parts cut out of the Tuesday night broadcast included discussion of United Nations nuclear inspections, the country's frozen financial assets, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
Noun
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The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
Noun
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Often, reviews take hours or days, audits take weeks or months, and access decisions are normally static.
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
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Most workplace research relies on employee surveys, which capture what workers are willing to say in the moment.
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Faster Feedback Creates Faster Product Evolution Customer feedback is also changing because the old model was often static and impersonal, and surveys or forms could only get you so far.
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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