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
So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Drone operators are scanning the water for potential shark activity.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
With football in Brazil and the VMAs in New York, Taylor Swift radar will be in full effect scanning for news this weekend.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Navigation no longer means scanning for drop-downs or page hierarchies.
—Danika Wong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
On a humid evening in May, Patricia Lockwood, who writes with the impish verve and provocative guilelessness of a peeing cupid, was scanning the menu at a Mexican restaurant near her home, in Savannah, Georgia.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Flyers about activities require scanning a QR code.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
During these 10-20-minute hairstyling routines, researchers continuously measured air quality with scanning mobility particle sizers (SMPS) and condensation particle counters (CPC), which can detect and count particles as tiny as just a few nanometers in size.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Drone operators are scanning the water for potential shark activity.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
With football in Brazil and the VMAs in New York, Taylor Swift radar will be in full effect scanning for news this weekend.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Navigation no longer means scanning for drop-downs or page hierarchies.
—Danika Wong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
On a humid evening in May, Patricia Lockwood, who writes with the impish verve and provocative guilelessness of a peeing cupid, was scanning the menu at a Mexican restaurant near her home, in Savannah, Georgia.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Flyers about activities require scanning a QR code.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
During these 10-20-minute hairstyling routines, researchers continuously measured air quality with scanning mobility particle sizers (SMPS) and condensation particle counters (CPC), which can detect and count particles as tiny as just a few nanometers in size.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Students passed around videos, glanced at photos and saw close-ups, reviewing every angle of the moment he was shot.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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From rooftop aquatheaters with massive high-definition screens to sports bars, lounges, and poolside cabanas, the city’s venues are rolling out premium viewing experiences for fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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