as in examining
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
Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Each step of the supply chain is recorded on public blockchain, which is independently verifiable and accessible to consumers, regulators or brands by scanning a QR code.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
In February, Anthropic revealed a tool capable of scanning code vulnerabilities that rattled investors.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Lilley, pilots handle that by constantly scanning, moving their heads from side to side.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Anyone scanning a matching code will receive instructions on how to contact the brand, according to a statement reported by Agence France Press (AFP).
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Psarras spends the majority of his time slinking through space, scanning the highly detailed living room of opulence for the next steps of Tony’s grisly plan (the varied set design, which includes some ingenious touches with translucent walls, is by Ron Gasparinetti) .
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Each step of the supply chain is recorded on public blockchain, which is independently verifiable and accessible to consumers, regulators or brands by scanning a QR code.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
In February, Anthropic revealed a tool capable of scanning code vulnerabilities that rattled investors.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Lilley, pilots handle that by constantly scanning, moving their heads from side to side.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Anyone scanning a matching code will receive instructions on how to contact the brand, according to a statement reported by Agence France Press (AFP).
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Psarras spends the majority of his time slinking through space, scanning the highly detailed living room of opulence for the next steps of Tony’s grisly plan (the varied set design, which includes some ingenious touches with translucent walls, is by Ron Gasparinetti) .
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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By examining brain tissue removed in such surgeries, a team led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has identified mutations in genes that control the growth of neurons, including one affecting an enzyme that is important in cell proliferation.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This makes examining blood vessels and oxygen levels potential biomarkers that could improve breast cancer diagnosis.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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The team identifies rediscoveries by reviewing public platforms such as eBird, iNaturalist and Xeno-Canto — tools that everyday birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts already use.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The team started reviewing every piece of evidence collected over the years.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum found the ship, which was sunk during the the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, while surveying the site on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor ahead of the construction of an artificial island.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marine archaeologists began surveying the area late last year, targeting a spot thought to match the flagship's final position.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Sidewalk Accessibility for Everyone Program involves inspecting every sidewalk in the city every five years, covering one city council district per year, then completing every repair in the district within the year.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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She’s spent most of her career inspecting dead bodies for signs of foul play.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Members of Hansen's family — his wife, Catherine, and their son, Devon — are in the viewing gallery at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nothing compares to cherry blossom season in Japan, where entire days are spent picnicking under the blooms (there's even a word for flower viewing, hanami).—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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