as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspected
Once the pieces are inspected, the customer will be emailed a discount code for the trade-in credit, usually within 10 business days.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The two leaders also inspected an Egyptian squadron of Rafale fighter jets stationed in the UAE, according to pictures posted by the UAE’s defense ministry on X.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants that Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) inspected for April 19th - May 2nd, 2026.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The audit also says the city hasn’t established productivity standards for its brush inspectors, which has helped lead to properties getting inspected once every eight to 10 years — much slower than the national standard of once every one to three years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Vehicles were searched and identification documents carefully inspected.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Mecklenburg scores The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 446 restaurants were inspected April 10-16.
—Eva Flowe
may 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2026
Minor damage to the aircraft was observed, airport staff inspected the runway for debris and normal operations were quickly resumed, according to the port authority.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Airport staff inspected the runway for debris and normal operations were quickly resumed, the Port Authority added.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The two leaders also inspected an Egyptian squadron of Rafale fighter jets stationed in the UAE, according to pictures posted by the UAE’s defense ministry on X.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants that Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) inspected for April 19th - May 2nd, 2026.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The audit also says the city hasn’t established productivity standards for its brush inspectors, which has helped lead to properties getting inspected once every eight to 10 years — much slower than the national standard of once every one to three years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Vehicles were searched and identification documents carefully inspected.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Mecklenburg scores The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 446 restaurants were inspected April 10-16.
—Eva Flowe
may 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2026
Minor damage to the aircraft was observed, airport staff inspected the runway for debris and normal operations were quickly resumed, according to the port authority.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Airport staff inspected the runway for debris and normal operations were quickly resumed, the Port Authority added.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspected
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The bracelets used by Wellstar and Piedmont Augusta have a QR (Quick Response) code that can be scanned with a smartphone or other digital device, giving medical staff access to a patient’s medical records.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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But the day before the original deadline, internal emails reviewed by Fortune show, his associates were then given their first of many extensions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 70 percent of people surveyed after a sweep lost at least one important item, including medical devices and documents needed for housing applications.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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President Abraham Lincoln also surveyed several warships during the American Civil War, and President Theodore Roosevelt, who had served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the McKinley administration, toured several battleships as president.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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