Synonyms of inspecting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examining
• reviewing
• scanning
• surveying
• viewing
• scrutinizing
• analyzing
• watching
• auditing
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• investigating
• exploring
• conning
• going over
• studying
• dissecting
• noticing
• combing
• overlooking
• researching
• observing
• perusing
• probing
• classifying
• parsing
• plumbing
• categorizing
• poring (over)
• delving (into)
• resurveying
• reinspecting
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inspecting

After inspecting her home and speaking with Hamann's other children, state social workers closed her case. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Kim Won Jin / AFP via Getty Images Another article recalled Kim visiting a pickled seafood factory at the time amid soaring temperatures, portraying him inspecting sweltering fermentation rooms while stressing food quality and hygiene. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Local tax bureaus in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Jiangsu had begun inspecting offshore trusts and applying 20% levies in select cases even before the national rules were released. — Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Under the warrant, county officials were also inspecting the property to determine whether the foundation was in compliance with building and land use codes and regulations. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Weekly Gonzalez suggests inspecting the shower drain as part of your weekly bathroom cleaning routine. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Ukrainian analysts first identified this capability after inspecting a downed Gerbera and observing mounting brackets for FPV drones. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

After inspecting metal fragments found among the trees near the city of Świnoujście, historians say the area may hide further remains of an Allied airplane crash from World War II. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Because these plants often sit on store shelves longer or are already under stress, Ginsburg recommends inspecting them carefully for pests or signs of disease. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026