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
The 79-year-old president is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as annual preventative medical and dental checkups.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for him at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
He was taken for medical checkups on Tuesday, May 19.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Without the structure of constant checkups and immediate attention to injuries, some former players may delay seeing providers — allowing underlying health issues to go unaddressed for years.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of her patients are inexplicably kicked off that coverage by the time of their checkups six weeks after birth.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
After successful surgery, the Braunsteins took Elly for periodic checkups.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Just 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal saw an eye doctor between 2022 and 2024 for first-time eye exams, continuing vision checkups or glasses, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Assn.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 May 2026
His physicians reported a score of 30 out of 30 for him at 2018 and 2025 checkups.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
He was taken for medical checkups on Tuesday, May 19.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Without the structure of constant checkups and immediate attention to injuries, some former players may delay seeing providers — allowing underlying health issues to go unaddressed for years.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of her patients are inexplicably kicked off that coverage by the time of their checkups six weeks after birth.
—Samantha Liss, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
After successful surgery, the Braunsteins took Elly for periodic checkups.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Just 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal saw an eye doctor between 2022 and 2024 for first-time eye exams, continuing vision checkups or glasses, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Assn.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
Noun
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Chamberlin said Caltrans has been using drones for inspections, graffiti removal and to help resolve disputes with contractors using images of sites captured by flying sensors.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The office also oversees fire and safety inspections statewide.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, surveys indicate that US car buyers are aware of the concerns but don’t care.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Other surveys found that Goetz had a higher level of name recognition among New Yorkers than their own governor, Mario Cuomo, did.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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