as in reviewing
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 scanning
On a sunny September afternoon, Pérez peered down the street outside her children’s school, scanning for suspicious vehicles.
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Operating quick game requires a quarterback capable of scanning quickly and decisively pulling the trigger.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Data removal services can help by scanning hundreds of data broker websites and removing your details from them.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Fans were tasked with locating these physical orange doors, scanning their QR codes, and uncovering twelve unique videos containing clues to solve the puzzle.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The dachshund sat in the front seat, scanning the outside for someone to walk past.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
With Lamb in the apartment and Shirley scanning for suspects outside, the stage is set to apprehend anyone who comes hunting for Roddy, but in typical Slough House fashion, the operation is a bit of a shambles.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Operating quick game requires a quarterback capable of scanning quickly and decisively pulling the trigger.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Data removal services can help by scanning hundreds of data broker websites and removing your details from them.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Fans were tasked with locating these physical orange doors, scanning their QR codes, and uncovering twelve unique videos containing clues to solve the puzzle.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The dachshund sat in the front seat, scanning the outside for someone to walk past.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
With Lamb in the apartment and Shirley scanning for suspects outside, the stage is set to apprehend anyone who comes hunting for Roddy, but in typical Slough House fashion, the operation is a bit of a shambles.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Reed Partridge, the government’s legislative auditor and the former interim ethics administrator, confirmed that the ethics commission was reviewing the claim, as well as a separate claim involving whether Lopez made lewd gestures during a public meeting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mayor John McCann said the city took extra precautions in reviewing the proposal, noting lessons learned from older battery facilities that experienced fires in Otay Mesa and Escondido.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The film weaves together comedic and dramatic elements while examining the tension between personal identity and familial expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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One study examining blood pressure found that individuals with higher egg consumption had lower blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c (a measure of blood sugar control).—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pew put together this study by surveying a nationally representative sample of 3,054 parents with 12-and-under kids from May 13 to 26.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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This includes everything from surveying and certifying nursing homes to assisting Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries and overseeing contracts or extra payments to rural ambulance providers.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency also offered the first public glimpse inside the vessel, showing Kim inspecting crew quarters, the bridge and the combat command center, which is equipped with multifunction consoles.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to a Facebook post from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, the man became stuck inside the grain bin while inspecting the auger of the grain bin's interior.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Any confusion around the viewing process itself should be cleared up by the end of this guide.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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During a presentation today at MIA Market in Rome, YouTube’s Head of Business Strategy and Operations, EMEA, Luca Forlin, said the linear TV viewing uptick generated by the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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