as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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Recent Examples of scanned
The bracelets used by Wellstar and Piedmont Augusta have a QR (Quick Response) code that can be scanned with a smartphone or other digital device, giving medical staff access to a patient’s medical records.
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Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The acupuncturist scanned the room as guests in suits and evening gowns shook hands and sipped Pinot Noir.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Kilcher’s likeness was captured in production sketches, sculpted into maquettes and laser-scanned into high-resolution digital models, then distributed across multiple visual effects vendors to render Neytiri’s final appearance, according to the release.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Officials scanned the chip, which led them to a phone number and to a man named Bryce.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The acupuncturist scanned the room as guests in suits and evening gowns shook hands and sipped Pinot Noir.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Kilcher’s likeness was captured in production sketches, sculpted into maquettes and laser-scanned into high-resolution digital models, then distributed across multiple visual effects vendors to render Neytiri’s final appearance, according to the release.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Officials scanned the chip, which led them to a phone number and to a man named Bryce.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanned
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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But the day before the original deadline, internal emails reviewed by Fortune show, his associates were then given their first of many extensions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 70 percent of people surveyed after a sweep lost at least one important item, including medical devices and documents needed for housing applications.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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President Abraham Lincoln also surveyed several warships during the American Civil War, and President Theodore Roosevelt, who had served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the McKinley administration, toured several battleships as president.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Since then, its staff has inspected over 400 countertop workplaces in at least 25 states, effectively checking the worksites of more than 7,500 workers, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Labor who shared details about the program's findings.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The posts have been viewed millions of times on social media.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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“Scanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanned. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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