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 and scores all restaurants in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 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
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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspects
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The film examines the challenges that Corbell has faced in his efforts to bring a spotlight to his findings.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The show examines the environmental and human cost of the atomic era through an artistic lens, tracing present day nuclear risk back to its Cold War roots.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mike Christy/Getty Images An avid swimmer who aspires to one day complete the famous event from Alcatraz in San Francisco, Vitello scans his various baseball zones much like a lifeguard with eyes up, observing everything and everyone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Amazon Smart Speaker Deal As the newest addition to the lineup, the Echo Dot Max focuses on high-fidelity audio that scans your room to optimize playback for your specific space.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Clarendon Hills has fared well previously in rankings by Niche, an online site that reviews and ranks communities and schools across the country.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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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