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
Childhood is a critical window for preventive services and routine checkups that build the foundation for lifelong health.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Yearly checkups with my doctor never included any mention of heart disease.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Talreja highlights that stress can indirectly worsen cardiovascular health by encouraging unhealthy habits—like overeating, inactivity, and alcohol use—so maintaining routine checkups is crucial.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
After securing benefits, checkups dropped to between $6 and $16.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Compared with older adults, younger people are less likely to have regular checkups and get screened.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Regular dental checkups are key to removing plaque and tartar build-up that can lead to cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The fee pays for checkups and comes with services such as a nutrition and exercise consultant.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t wait for burnout to get your regular checkups.
—Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Yearly checkups with my doctor never included any mention of heart disease.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Talreja highlights that stress can indirectly worsen cardiovascular health by encouraging unhealthy habits—like overeating, inactivity, and alcohol use—so maintaining routine checkups is crucial.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
After securing benefits, checkups dropped to between $6 and $16.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Compared with older adults, younger people are less likely to have regular checkups and get screened.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Regular dental checkups are key to removing plaque and tartar build-up that can lead to cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The fee pays for checkups and comes with services such as a nutrition and exercise consultant.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t wait for burnout to get your regular checkups.
—Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
Noun
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The Health Department gives restaurants with low scores a chance to correct issues, sometimes performing follow-up inspections the same day.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Practical tools include documenting decision logic, assigning clear accountability and running bias audits.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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States audits, however, have repeatedly shown that CoreCivic facilities in Tennessee have failed to follow federal standards, including closing investigations before receiving rape kit results, failing to send rape kits for testing and not recording disciplinary actions.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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However, the drop-off could also be attributed to people refusing to answer surveys or not indicating their nativity status, economists note.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its surveys vary in their findings across time and can be either favorable or unfavorable to the government.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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