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
Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
The video then shows officers inspecting the semi-truck.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In colonial cities like Philadelphia, property owners pooled resources to cover fire losses and began inspecting buildings to reduce exposure.
—Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Head to a true farmers market on a weekend morning and you’ll likely spot chefs doing exactly that — inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting nightly specials of farm-to-table dishes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
The video then shows officers inspecting the semi-truck.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In colonial cities like Philadelphia, property owners pooled resources to cover fire losses and began inspecting buildings to reduce exposure.
—Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Head to a true farmers market on a weekend morning and you’ll likely spot chefs doing exactly that — inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting nightly specials of farm-to-table dishes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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At launch, Netflix says the game will take over every subscriber’s home screen — giving it the widest possible marketing campaign — and users will instantly be able to play after scanning the QR code with their phone.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The words were insinuating, territorial, postwar code from a man to anyone not scanning as local.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Beyond surveying medical experts for their study, Pope and Dhaliwal purchased turkesterone supplements from several different suppliers and found that their quality varied wildly.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Recruitment staff are surveying several options with a view to signing at least two, possibly three, players in the knowledge that the centre of the team has long needed a significant rebuild.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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