as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspection
Routine inspections by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) officials led to the discovery of a citrus disease in Ramona, resulting in a quarantine.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
An inspection report from the county health department cites multiple violations and says the business was operating without a valid health permit.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Emergency preparedness inspection hours are being recommended to be cut back the most — by 56%.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
After an inspection of the exhibit’s panels, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the government must mitigate any potential damage to them while they are stored.
—Timothy Welbeck, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
An inspection report from the county health department cites multiple violations and says the business was operating without a valid health permit.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Emergency preparedness inspection hours are being recommended to be cut back the most — by 56%.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
After an inspection of the exhibit’s panels, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the government must mitigate any potential damage to them while they are stored.
—Timothy Welbeck, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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That mark has already advanced through the examination process and received a Notice of Allowance, meaning the company must now submit proof that the brand is being used in commerce before the registration can be finalized.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Council member Anna Albi has proposed a city audit of cameras and lighting throughout the city, specifically at playgrounds.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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An audit in Ventura County found that the data was shared with out-of-state law enforcement, including federal agents, which violates state law.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Khimberly’s death brings additional scrutiny to LAUSD at a time when the district is already entangled in other controversies.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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When wealth moves directly into a founder’s personal name and only then is transferred into protective vehicles, the sequence can draw scrutiny if disputes arise.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Readers using our app on an Android device may need to use two fingers to scroll through the survey.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Most American adults now agree that the platforms should require age verification, according to a survey taken in October.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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