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
Going to regular checkups is crucial, rather than waiting until something feels wrong.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
While the results of his annual physicals were regularly shared with the public, a cognitive exam was never included in these checkups.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
The method offers a non-invasive, low-cost screening tool that could be integrated into standard eye checkups.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The process often begins with photo submissions and an online evaluation, continues with an in-person consultation after arrival, and finishes with structured checkups in the days following surgery.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 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
Regular cleanings and checkups are also important for prevention.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
While the results of his annual physicals were regularly shared with the public, a cognitive exam was never included in these checkups.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
The method offers a non-invasive, low-cost screening tool that could be integrated into standard eye checkups.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The process often begins with photo submissions and an online evaluation, continues with an in-person consultation after arrival, and finishes with structured checkups in the days following surgery.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 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
Regular cleanings and checkups are also important for prevention.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
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As a result, the manufacturer recommended visual inspections during routine maintenance cycles, typically every 60 months, rather than urgent repairs or mandatory part replacement.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the company suggested the bearing race should be observed during routine inspections.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Extensive efforts made in the months since Lilly and Jack went missing have included a grid search of the woods surrounding their home, plus the use of cadaver dogs and polygraph examinations, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Korpela and Werthimer eventually settled on about 100 final contenders worth additional examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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Legislative audits continue to expose the executive frailty of our state, and spiking property tax assessments leave residents in a state of constant irritation.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan has stated that his platform can self-police insider trading by its own users and has the ability to conduct internal audits, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump made the comments as a string of recent polls found support for his anti-immigration push has declined in the wake of the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, with surveys also showing most Americans believe the shooting was unjustified.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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While surveys have identified rare earth deposits, commercial extraction has so far proven difficult due to environmental concerns, political opposition, high costs, and technical challenges posed by Arctic mining conditions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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