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
Ballots are prepared Another team of workers inspects every ballot, flattening them and removing creases in preparation to be scanned.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
An emergency worker inspects damage to an apartment building following an Israeli strike in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, May 18, 2026, which killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, according to Lebanese state media.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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
Tarrant County Public Health inspects all restaurants in the county except those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
—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
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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
An emergency worker inspects damage to an apartment building following an Israeli strike in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, May 18, 2026, which killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, according to Lebanese state media.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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
Tarrant County Public Health inspects all restaurants in the county except those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspects
Verb
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Being reflective – examines one’s own assumptions and thinking habits to build more constructive patterns of thought and behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The plan examines how natural disasters could impact residents, homes, infrastructure and essential facilities, while identifying ways to reduce damage and strengthen community resilience.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The cashier simply scans the barcodes of the goods in the basket and off our consumer goes.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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An agentic system now scans a supplier’s social presence, marketplace reputation and product quality, delivering a synthesis to reviewers within hours rather than weeks.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Sartori surveys the lagoon weekly by boat for signs of nesting, which would indicate a self-sustaining Venetian colony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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