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
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Public Works Department was staging equipment, working to clear debris from roads and inspecting drainages for obstructions ahead of the next storm’s arrival Thursday night.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Every vessel sails under the flag of a nation, and that nation is theoretically responsible for regulating and inspecting it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers continue to conduct manual and K-9 sweeps of surrounding blocks, inspecting garbage cans, vehicles and other locations where additional devices could potentially be hidden.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
McBain learned about the tree when Berman spotted him inspecting trees in the neighborhood’s rights of way.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Focus on cleaning debris, inspecting plants, prepping garden beds, and planning ahead while waiting for warmer weather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The student’s parents discovered this while inspecting their child’s phone, according to the lawsuit.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Video of the raid shows naval personnel dressed in hazmat suits while inspecting containers.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Every vessel sails under the flag of a nation, and that nation is theoretically responsible for regulating and inspecting it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers continue to conduct manual and K-9 sweeps of surrounding blocks, inspecting garbage cans, vehicles and other locations where additional devices could potentially be hidden.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
McBain learned about the tree when Berman spotted him inspecting trees in the neighborhood’s rights of way.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Focus on cleaning debris, inspecting plants, prepping garden beds, and planning ahead while waiting for warmer weather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The student’s parents discovered this while inspecting their child’s phone, according to the lawsuit.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Video of the raid shows naval personnel dressed in hazmat suits while inspecting containers.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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Our methodology To determine the best free tax software, CNBC Select analyzed more than a dozen top tax-prep companies with free tiers, examining ease of use, live support and other features.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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That advice comes from a new review examining the links between obesity and cancer.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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These mechanical quadrupeds, made by the likes of Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics, can patrol premises, scanning the perimeter for intruders, spies, and other ne’er-do-wells, and sound the alarm when holes in fences or other suspicious things are detected.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Picking a souvenir in Sanibel is as simple as squatting down in the sand and surveying the spoils.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The first poll will reflect responses from 2,000 likely voters, surveying them on the Democratic and Republican candidates.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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