as in examines
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspects
Tarrant County Public Health inspects all restaurants in the county except those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Agriculture, land management, fire training and other industrial-type burning may proceed if a Cal Fire official inspects the burn site and issues a special permit.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Bucks County inspects hundreds of retailers every year, according to Michael Bannon, the county's consumer protection director.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Piedmont also periodically replaces or inspects meters as part of normal maintenance.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
After driving through the first security checkpoint, a second guard inspects her rental car and verifies her ID.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Make sure to put the protective sheath over the blade or wrap it to prevent injuries to anyone who inspects your luggage at the airport.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Agriculture, land management, fire training and other industrial-type burning may proceed if a Cal Fire official inspects the burn site and issues a special permit.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Bucks County inspects hundreds of retailers every year, according to Michael Bannon, the county's consumer protection director.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Piedmont also periodically replaces or inspects meters as part of normal maintenance.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
After driving through the first security checkpoint, a second guard inspects her rental car and verifies her ID.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Make sure to put the protective sheath over the blade or wrap it to prevent injuries to anyone who inspects your luggage at the airport.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspects
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In a 2025 study published in Personal Relationships that examines dishonesty in romantic relationships, researchers found that people most commonly described their lies as protective in nature.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Tackling a subject close to home for writer-director Marie Kreutzer, Gentle Monster examines the fallout when Philip Weiss (Laurence Rupp) — a middle-class Austrian documentary maker, father and beloved husband — is accused of watching, distributing and maybe even making child pornography.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The platform scans large volumes of public data including court filings, regulatory enforcement actions, corporate disclosures, and news to identify patterns that suggest viable mass tort, class action, or commercial litigation opportunities.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Look for a service that monitors all three major credit bureaus, scans the dark web and alerts you to suspicious changes tied to your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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This entry reviews the history of magazines and the rise of the magazine industry, primarily in the United States.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 May 2026
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The captain inspects the engines, confirms navigation systems are functioning, reviews the weather and ensures the crew is ready.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Fed surveys a broad range of market contacts each spring and fall, and the Spring 2026 results paint a picture of a market grappling with an unusually wide range of tail risks.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Donaldson, who has popped by to film a check-in with the contestants, surveys the chaos.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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