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
Two innings later, after third baseman Manny Machado drew a leadoff walk against Boyd, Merrill scanned the scoreboard and the situation.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Physical pieces can still be peeled from packaging and scanned into the app, while digital pieces appear automatically with certain app orders.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the physical game pieces will appear on some food items, such as a large fry box, which then can be peeled and scanned into the app to redeem.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Cavers scanned the rocks and noticed the lurking animal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Binoculars in hand, dedicated fire spotters scanned the landscape for smoke and radioed firefighters before flames grew out of control.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Each can has a QR code that can be scanned and redeemed for a throwback T-shirt at Gold Bar’s Treasure Island location.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena security All guests will be searched and have their belongings scanned.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Physical pieces can still be peeled from packaging and scanned into the app, while digital pieces appear automatically with certain app orders.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the physical game pieces will appear on some food items, such as a large fry box, which then can be peeled and scanned into the app to redeem.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Cavers scanned the rocks and noticed the lurking animal.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Binoculars in hand, dedicated fire spotters scanned the landscape for smoke and radioed firefighters before flames grew out of control.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Each can has a QR code that can be scanned and redeemed for a throwback T-shirt at Gold Bar’s Treasure Island location.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena security All guests will be searched and have their belongings scanned.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanned
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Fortunately for San Francisco, it was reported during the game's broadcast that Winters had been examined in the locker room and then returned to the field.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The congressional investigation has also examined allegations of information suppression between intelligence agencies and between the executive branch and Congress.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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On average, staff members found contraband in just 10% of the 1,009 strip searches for reasonable suspicion that the ombudsman’s office reviewed.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for an increase of 45,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Only 24% of employers surveyed their employees about their return to office plans in 2022.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Producers who ship nursery stock out of regulated areas to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate that attests to the fact that their product is free from the box tree moth.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In early 2024, chief selector George Bailey effectively said Renshaw was viewed as the seventh-best batter in the country, having been in the 2023 Ashes squad for the opening two games.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On the House side, Republicans have refused to budge on hashing out another deal viewed more favorably by Democrats.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Scanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanned. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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