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
Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Use security tools capable of decrypting and inspecting PQC traffic.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Both began their assignments inspecting areas where the insect had been reported but had not yet been visually confirmed.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Fowler has made multiple trips and devoted countless hours to Cairo — inspecting the site where the port will be rebuilt and modernized, encouraging Cairo’s preservation society and even hosting a block party.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Never try inspecting your hives when stressed or in a rush.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Home cleaning expert Scott Schrader recommends pulling back cushions and inspecting seams closely.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Use security tools capable of decrypting and inspecting PQC traffic.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Both began their assignments inspecting areas where the insect had been reported but had not yet been visually confirmed.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Fowler has made multiple trips and devoted countless hours to Cairo — inspecting the site where the port will be rebuilt and modernized, encouraging Cairo’s preservation society and even hosting a block party.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Never try inspecting your hives when stressed or in a rush.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Home cleaning expert Scott Schrader recommends pulling back cushions and inspecting seams closely.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
Verb
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Students passed around videos, glanced at photos and saw close-ups, reviewing every angle of the moment he was shot.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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