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
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.
—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
Staying proactive about health—including regular checkups, monitoring metabolic health, and paying attention to changes in how your body feels and moves—may help people stay healthier longer, said Purita.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for Trump at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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
Staying proactive about health—including regular checkups, monitoring metabolic health, and paying attention to changes in how your body feels and moves—may help people stay healthier longer, said Purita.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for Trump at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Critics said at the time the inspections were not intrusive enough, and that the agreement was time-limited, rather than a permanent solution.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.—
Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The controller’s office conducts audits, tracks city spending and issues financial reports intended to provide oversight of government operations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Across many surveys, trust in the nonprofit sector has remained higher than most others.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Although storm surveys are ongoing, the National Weather Service says its survey teams found evidence of two tornado touchdowns in Columbiana County, Ohio, near the border of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.—
Christopher DeRose,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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