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
Chamberlin said Caltrans has been using drones for inspections, graffiti removal and to help resolve disputes with contractors using images of sites captured by flying sensors.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The office also oversees fire and safety inspections statewide.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
That measure, which is still awaiting the governor’s signature, now largely focuses on increasing inspections of immigrant detention centers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 17-23 and 105 inspections.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
At the time of the deaths and inspections, Acquisition Logistics was the contractor running the facility.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Enforcement will be dictated through restaurant inspections and customer complaints.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Many roofing companies, including Skymark Roofing in Mount Dora, offer free pre-storm inspections that give homeowners a clear picture of their roof’s condition without putting themselves at risk.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 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, 27 May 2026
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The office also oversees fire and safety inspections statewide.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
That measure, which is still awaiting the governor’s signature, now largely focuses on increasing inspections of immigrant detention centers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 17-23 and 105 inspections.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
At the time of the deaths and inspections, Acquisition Logistics was the contractor running the facility.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Enforcement will be dictated through restaurant inspections and customer complaints.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Many roofing companies, including Skymark Roofing in Mount Dora, offer free pre-storm inspections that give homeowners a clear picture of their roof’s condition without putting themselves at risk.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 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, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspections
Noun
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The controller’s office conducts audits, tracks city spending and issues financial reports intended to provide oversight of government operations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, surveys indicate that US car buyers are aware of the concerns but don’t care.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Other surveys found that Goetz had a higher level of name recognition among New Yorkers than their own governor, Mario Cuomo, did.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Inspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspections. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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