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
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.
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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
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 6 Jan. 2026
Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Each year, the department inspects every cruise ship under its purview and provides a score and corrective report to the cruise line.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 6 Jan. 2026
Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Each year, the department inspects every cruise ship under its purview and provides a score and corrective report to the cruise line.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspects
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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An officer then reviews the footage before any ticket is issued.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frank Stibling, Pat Coad, Bob Zajac and Lina Najjar were appointed to the View Assessment Commission, which reviews development applications.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Inspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspects. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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