checkups

noun

plural of checkup
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 Regular dental checkups remain the single most effective safeguard, since decay and gum disease are highly treatable when caught early. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Regular dental checkups and early treatment of gum disease double as brain and cardiovascular maintenance, not just cavity prevention. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 With either real or play equipment, the handlers perform checkups or other procedures, modeling for kids that the experience won’t be scary. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 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. — 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
  1. inspections
  2. examinations
  3. audits
  4. surveys
Noun
  • To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The inspector still makes the final decision, but the system speeds up the review and helps maintain consistency between inspections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Even Advanced Placement examinations—formerly regarded as one of the strongest objective measures available—have become part of this debate.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of examinations
Noun
  • The traditional compliance framework operates through periodic audits, which are done monthly, quarterly or annually.
    — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Definition of audits
Noun
  • Organizations spend enormous resources trying to create a sense of belonging from the center through onboarding experiences, engagement surveys, retreats, values statements, and culture programs.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • Any references to academic studies or surveys are for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as endorsements.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of surveys

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