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
Officials in Brazil on Monday were inspecting the site of a crash in which six people were killed Sunday, after two helicopters collided midair over a suburb of Rio de Janeiro.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Not every home has a washing machine, but for those who do have them, inspecting and replacing the hoses is a homeowner maintenance tasks that often gets ignored.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
In Streator, a manufacturing and farm city about 100 miles southwest of Chicago, emergency crews were inspecting the damage.
—Dave Collins, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Stephanie Johnson, director of the Farmington Valley Health District — which oversees Granby — said the health district would be inspecting the pool area of the resort and its safety measures.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Maria Williams was up as the sun rose early Friday morning, inspecting the damage at her family’s home in her blue scrubs.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Identify the Source Finding the source of your mold growth problem can be as easy as visually inspecting areas such as shower walls and sink bases, which are prone to mold and mildew.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Kim appeared to test that potential tolerance in the lead-up to Xi’s arrival, inspecting a missile manufacturer over the weekend and a new plant that manufactures weapons-grade nuclear material days earlier.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
That includes opening hatches, inspecting anchors and using high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, said officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Not every home has a washing machine, but for those who do have them, inspecting and replacing the hoses is a homeowner maintenance tasks that often gets ignored.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
In Streator, a manufacturing and farm city about 100 miles southwest of Chicago, emergency crews were inspecting the damage.
—Dave Collins, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Stephanie Johnson, director of the Farmington Valley Health District — which oversees Granby — said the health district would be inspecting the pool area of the resort and its safety measures.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Maria Williams was up as the sun rose early Friday morning, inspecting the damage at her family’s home in her blue scrubs.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Identify the Source Finding the source of your mold growth problem can be as easy as visually inspecting areas such as shower walls and sink bases, which are prone to mold and mildew.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Kim appeared to test that potential tolerance in the lead-up to Xi’s arrival, inspecting a missile manufacturer over the weekend and a new plant that manufactures weapons-grade nuclear material days earlier.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
That includes opening hatches, inspecting anchors and using high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, said officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In a statement to CBS News Detroit, McConico said the court recognizes the importance of certificate of compliance enforcement, is reviewing the legal and procedural issues involved, and has already met with advocates to discuss their concerns.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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This is the cohort that grew up skipping lines, scanning QR codes, ordering from phones and treating friction as a brand failure.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Those scanning the skies over the East River this summer may spot something unfamiliar — a cargo drone schlepping packages between the Downtown Skyport in lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal just south of Brooklyn Bridge Park.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the damage from a destructive derecho that swept through Wednesday night with up to 80 mph winds, they were hit again less than 24 hours later with another round of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Authorities were surveying the damage Friday and preparing to issue emergency declarations needed to get recovery funding.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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