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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Because Indiana doesn't require routine vehicle inspections, the truck remained street legal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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By age 14, Abergel had dropped out of school, taken his graduate record examinations and ventured to New York in hopes of one day joining the American Ballet Theatre.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nardello is described as a global investigations firm with expertise in tracing company assets, financial examinations, and criminal and civil white collar litigation, the committee said.—
Jonathan Randles,
Bloomberg,
31 Dec. 2025
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The port issue shows how Haiti’s monopolistic practices block foreign investment even when all necessary audits and authorizations have been provided to international partners and financial institutions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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While human rights advocates argue that arrivals face significant scrutiny, government audits have found flaws and data inaccuracies in records.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Doubts have been cast on jobs data due to misinterpretations of the labor bureau’s routine reviews of its statistics and its admissions about the difficulty of getting answers to its employment surveys.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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