inspecting

verb

present participle of inspect
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 Video aired by British news outlets showed a robot and personnel inspecting white vans near the base perimeter. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 After making the deal with CBS, a local ranger knocks on Kaczynski’s cabin door and claims that local copper miners are interested in inspecting the property lines around the land. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Check for Any Pests Before winter sets in, Hair emphasizes the importance of inspecting your hibiscus flowers for any pests and treating any aphids or scale insects. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 Maintenance is easy, just mowing the grass and inspecting the pond. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 The act of responding to claims by policyholders, including inspecting homes, interviewing, determining if or what to pay for the claim, and ensuring the check arrives. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Altus eventually agreed to undertake a reconfiguration project that involved removing and replacing the rapid shutdown devices and inspecting and replacing mismatched connectors and all wire management, according to the lawsuit. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Body camera footage showed responding officers inspecting the car and working to determine how to safely remove the snake. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Inspect The Vent Safely Always unplug the dryer before inspecting it. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
  1. examining
  2. reviewing
  3. scanning
  4. surveying
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  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Spacebound nuclear power The center plans to release a report in early 2027 examining how Canada could expand its position in space isotope production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
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  • Trump’s Justice Department has been reviewing the pending cases one by one before seeking dismissal.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Green said the Department of Public Instruction and State Board will engage with CMS leadership to determine next steps and coordinate with other agencies already reviewing or investigating the district.
    — Nora O’Neill October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
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  • Workers at Denso’s auto parts factory were scanning components covered in barcodes before QR emerged.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Records also show attempts to create accounts using disposable email, browser, and scanning services.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of scanning
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  • The nominees represent a range of exhibitions, artists, and curatorial approaches, surveying the best in the art world during the eligibility cycle of August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveying

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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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