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
Existing storage facilities within Beijing’s Sixth Ring Road—an encircling expressway about 15 to 20 miles from the city center—are limited to storing a maximum of three drones or 10 core components while also being required to undergo police inspections.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Teams installed a main seawater valve on a waterborne carrier and performed detailed inspections of high-pressure turbine components.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar inspections have already been carried out, following news of Russia’s formal return to the Biennale for the first time since its invasion of Ukraine.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Subsequent contractor inspections showed no foundation cracks, burst pipes or roof leaks.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There are more veterinary inspections.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Lin, Chinese authorities conducted routine inspections of vessels in accordance with laws and regulations.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Government travel credit cards, necessary for everything from inspections to protective details, cannot be processed during the funding lapse.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Two Dallas restaurants failed, and rodents and roaches were found at 11 others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Teams installed a main seawater valve on a waterborne carrier and performed detailed inspections of high-pressure turbine components.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar inspections have already been carried out, following news of Russia’s formal return to the Biennale for the first time since its invasion of Ukraine.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Subsequent contractor inspections showed no foundation cracks, burst pipes or roof leaks.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
There are more veterinary inspections.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Lin, Chinese authorities conducted routine inspections of vessels in accordance with laws and regulations.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Government travel credit cards, necessary for everything from inspections to protective details, cannot be processed during the funding lapse.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Two Dallas restaurants failed, and rodents and roaches were found at 11 others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspections
Noun
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The Single Friendly Church Network found that when congregations conducted demographic audits, many were surprised by the results.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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While thermometers are generally cheap and easy to install, some manufacturers were concerned about creating additional audits.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those reports came from Illinois and Arkansas, though officials caution the numbers are still preliminary and could change as National Weather Service damage surveys continue over the coming days.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Students were urged to complete surveys to guide the committee planning the design of the new space.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspections. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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