as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspecting
In colonial cities like Philadelphia, property owners pooled resources to cover fire losses and began inspecting buildings to reduce exposure.
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Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Head to a true farmers market on a weekend morning and you’ll likely spot chefs doing exactly that — inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting nightly specials of farm-to-table dishes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The people were found Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesperson for the Laredo Police Department.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Head to a true farmers market on a weekend morning and you’ll likely spot chefs doing exactly that — inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting nightly specials of farm-to-table dishes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The people were found Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesperson for the Laredo Police Department.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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Analysts examining bourbon trends in 2026 note that the industry is moving from a period of scarcity and boom to one defined by oversupply.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Schafer said his organization conducted a study examining Iranian accounts on the social media platform X in the 50 days after the war began and found there was a thirtyfold increase in the number of views and likes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The district attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed at Butler’s June 3 court hearing, according to an office spokesperson.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The position’s chief responsibility will be reviewing and determining eligibility for CIF-SS athletes.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Recruitment staff are surveying several options with a view to signing at least two, possibly three, players in the knowledge that the centre of the team has long needed a significant rebuild.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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