as in audits
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 inspections
The order also required submission of the compliance plan within five business days and compliance with random inspections and audits.
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Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Regulatory burdens, slow permitting and slow inspections all disincentivize new construction by making building more costly and less financially viable.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Maricopa County Environmental Services regulates grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations that sell prepared food under the same rules as restaurants and conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from March 8 through March 21 and 365 inspections.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Soon after the fire, Perkins was named executive secretary of New York’s Committee on Safety, leading inspections of factories and work sites across the state.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Not everything works out well, especially when home inspections are involved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s meant for regulatory inspections, but can also be used as a personal device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Regulatory burdens, slow permitting and slow inspections all disincentivize new construction by making building more costly and less financially viable.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Maricopa County Environmental Services regulates grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations that sell prepared food under the same rules as restaurants and conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from March 8 through March 21 and 365 inspections.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Soon after the fire, Perkins was named executive secretary of New York’s Committee on Safety, leading inspections of factories and work sites across the state.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Not everything works out well, especially when home inspections are involved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s meant for regulatory inspections, but can also be used as a personal device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspections
Noun
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Independent audits verify the metals exist Another important safeguard built into the gold IRA storage system is independent auditing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Chatree's legal controversy spans multiple cases, several medical surveys and a counter lawsuit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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McCarty believed the two were connected, and the surveys seemed to bear that out.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Inspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspections. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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