inspections

plural of inspection

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inspections The movie theater auditoriums are considered dining areas, while routine inspections primarily focus on food preparation areas. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The airport posted an update later that day confirming that both runways had reopened following inspections. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Safety records between 2016 and 2026 reviewed by CNN show Goliath appears to have passed annual state safety inspections. — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Texas, similarly, relies on inspections carried out by private inspectors hired by park operators or their insurance companies. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Cobb County Police Department said its major crimes unit is investigating the incident, and the state Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, which is responsible for ride inspections, is also doing a review. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Instead, the largest theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal conduct their own inspections and have their own protocols. — Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Government Minister Dinoska Montalvo said Friday that safety inspections of the Centenario Bridge, including a temporary lane restriction, contributed to the gridlock. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 For Oldenziel, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring that inspections translate into actual improvements on the factory floor. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspections
Noun
  • The measure would remain in effect until voters end it and would include independent audits, public spending disclosures and a three-member citizen oversight committee.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Its Audit Risk component draws on patterns of noncompliance from more than 250,000 SMETA audits covering 115,000 sites in 106 countries.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Specialists must evaluate a patient's symptoms, medical history, neurological examinations and imaging results to determine whether the disease is present.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Jean also said at least a dozen children underwent medical examinations and that Osbeck lacked the documentation required to operate an orphanage.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The party is currently polling at approximately 35% in voter intention surveys ahead of next year’s presidential election — far away the first-place party.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a larger lead for Rounds than many surveys have previously shown; some surveys even showed Bengs with a slight lead.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Inspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspections. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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