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
While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.
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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
On the production side, mills are harnessing AI to streamline quality control processes by inspecting fabric bolts or finished goods.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The position’s duties include planning and assigning the work of custodial staff; overseeing an accurate system of inmate count; supervising the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; and inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Closely inspecting teams’ threads has become a spring training ritual for many fans since MLB’s uniform fiasco in 2024, when Nike unveiled a new template, the Vapor Premier, that was widely panned and then rolled back.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
InterNACHI’s moisture intrusion guidance emphasizes inspecting likely defect areas and moisture pathways, with grading and gutter/downspout configurations frequently identified as the culprits.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Engineers were expected to purge the rocket of liquid propellants during the weekend and continue inspecting ground equipment before replacing a filter suspected to be the cause of the problem.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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
On the production side, mills are harnessing AI to streamline quality control processes by inspecting fabric bolts or finished goods.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The position’s duties include planning and assigning the work of custodial staff; overseeing an accurate system of inmate count; supervising the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; and inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Closely inspecting teams’ threads has become a spring training ritual for many fans since MLB’s uniform fiasco in 2024, when Nike unveiled a new template, the Vapor Premier, that was widely panned and then rolled back.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
InterNACHI’s moisture intrusion guidance emphasizes inspecting likely defect areas and moisture pathways, with grading and gutter/downspout configurations frequently identified as the culprits.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Engineers were expected to purge the rocket of liquid propellants during the weekend and continue inspecting ground equipment before replacing a filter suspected to be the cause of the problem.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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New research from Southern Methodist University adds another piece to that debate, examining how digital media use may be linked to the kinds of words toddlers learn — and the family factors that shape how much screen time kids get.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, there have been various studies examining the trend, many reaching different conclusions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jackson wrote that the appeals court was correct to defer to the immigration judge’s judgment when reviewing Urias-Orellana’s appeal claims, as is outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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Within seconds of scanning the area, something stood out.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Araminta is scanning the staff like a hawk, and as a bird of prey herself, Violet catches on.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Seasons in the Hindu Kush—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,2009–11, has the spectator stand above crushed pots as if surveying terrain from above—the godlike perspective of the Mercator projection, where mountains become miniature and geography flattens into a navigable surface.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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To account for increasing interest in the prospect of a new community center, a club at Los Gatos High School was formed to help inform and mobilize their peers and help with the foundation’s surveying efforts and workshops.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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