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

At a key power plant that was severely damaged by the floods, workers started inspecting the facilities Sunday to survey the destruction. — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

On top of that, the trio of experienced measurers who officially scored the antlers, spending hours inspecting and measuring the rack, all vouched for the deer. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Checking weatherstripping around doors and windows, inspecting outdoor faucets, trimming overgrown trees and servicing HVAC systems can help prevent unexpected issues down the line. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Start the transition early by acclimating plants to lower light and inspecting them for pests before moving indoors. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

An individual working on a renovation to the northeast side of Lamb’s property noticed the broken window on July 31 and called 9-1-1 after inspecting that the home had been tampered. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

The regulations would put a heavy burden on fire agencies already charged with regularly inspecting properties in fire-risk areas, Schalet said. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

New monitoring tools look for signs of potential security incidents by automatically inspecting a model's internal activity. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

But there’s no match for inspecting hardware after returning from space. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026