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
The recall was initiated after the FDA held an inspection at the company's egg processing facility, which revealed the presence of seven different strains of salmonella in 40 environmental samples, the agency said.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
But first, always be sure to have the appraisal scheduled after the home inspection report is completed.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
No establishments scored more than 30 demerits during this round of inspections.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite the sport’s reputation as dangerous, Bridge Day is tightly regulated, with multiple safety inspections.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
But first, always be sure to have the appraisal scheduled after the home inspection report is completed.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
No establishments scored more than 30 demerits during this round of inspections.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite the sport’s reputation as dangerous, Bridge Day is tightly regulated, with multiple safety inspections.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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After the first Herald stories on the A3 Foundation published in July, Levine Cava moved to block future funding of the charity in a county contract and called for an audit of the organization.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The agency is also facing an audit as well as a internal review carried out by the county's Comptroller's Office after requests come from Crowley's office and County Comptroller Liz Sumner.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The outcome may influence how post-service access and disclosure rules are applied—and whether future memoirs face tighter scrutiny.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is not the first time Air Canada has faced public scrutiny after passengers were forced to sit in seats with other customer’s vomit.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics polled 8,045 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The surveys found the most popular senator in their state was Democratic affiliated Independent Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who had 71 percent approval versus 25 percent disapproval, giving a net approval rating of +46.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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