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 rookie scanned the floor before stepping back and draining a 3-pointer over the league’s most popular player.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Wiliot said these real-time and always-on sensors set themselves apart from RFID or barcodes, whose data are only as good as the last time the code was scanned.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
One person will copy all the votes from the ballot that cannot be scanned onto a new ballot.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The order would have required AI companies to give the government a 90-day preview of new AI models so that they could be scanned for vulnerabilities, which industry executives warned could slow down the launch of new products and give China an edge.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Most visitors opt into having their faces scanned, unaware of the technology.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The footage, released by local law enforcement, captured the challenging search and rescue operation as members of the King County Sheriff Air Support team scanned the vast wilderness surrounding Mount Si by helicopter.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Wiliot said these real-time and always-on sensors set themselves apart from RFID or barcodes, whose data are only as good as the last time the code was scanned.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
One person will copy all the votes from the ballot that cannot be scanned onto a new ballot.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The order would have required AI companies to give the government a 90-day preview of new AI models so that they could be scanned for vulnerabilities, which industry executives warned could slow down the launch of new products and give China an edge.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Most visitors opt into having their faces scanned, unaware of the technology.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The footage, released by local law enforcement, captured the challenging search and rescue operation as members of the King County Sheriff Air Support team scanned the vast wilderness surrounding Mount Si by helicopter.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanned
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Point guard Jalen Brunson has returned to sitting on the Knicks' bench since his knee was examined in the team's locker room.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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One investigation into hospice fraud examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in Los Angeles County, applying the same indicators identified by state auditors as potential red flags for fraud.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
4 June 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That anticipated demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings and local travelers are outpacing international visitors, according to an early May 2026 report prepared by the group, which surveyed 205 members covering 11 host cities.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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Many of those surveyed reported that the length of observation—aquanauts’ daily excursions can last eight hours—is part of what makes the experience special.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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To move warm-blooded animals outside of a quarantined area, the animal must be inspected and treated as required by the TAHC and issued a permit or certificate for movement by a TAHC representative.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Animals cannot leave that zone without being inspected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Byrom was arrested on Sunday, according to jail records viewed by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Talarico, by comparison, is viewed favorably by 47% of Texans.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Scanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanned. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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