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
Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.
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Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Buyers aren’t scanning results.
—Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Flight attendants are constantly scanning for the calm, capable people around them, and Laurie says passengers can borrow some of that situational awareness for themselves.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Sunday is when the brain quietly switches from personal time to performance mode — loading up tasks, scanning for unresolved emails, and bracing for early alarms.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Commuters can provide feedback to SEPTA by scanning a QR code attached to each device.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its iris scanning capacity as part of its mass deportation efforts.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 May 2026
The elegiac opening and closing chapters, in which Crowther imagines visiting Monroe’s home and scanning her shelves, also add to the feeling that too much is being extrapolated out of not enough information.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Buyers aren’t scanning results.
—Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Flight attendants are constantly scanning for the calm, capable people around them, and Laurie says passengers can borrow some of that situational awareness for themselves.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Sunday is when the brain quietly switches from personal time to performance mode — loading up tasks, scanning for unresolved emails, and bracing for early alarms.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Commuters can provide feedback to SEPTA by scanning a QR code attached to each device.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its iris scanning capacity as part of its mass deportation efforts.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 May 2026
The elegiac opening and closing chapters, in which Crowther imagines visiting Monroe’s home and scanning her shelves, also add to the feeling that too much is being extrapolated out of not enough information.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Beyond surveying medical experts for their study, Pope and Dhaliwal purchased turkesterone supplements from several different suppliers and found that their quality varied wildly.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Recruitment staff are surveying several options with a view to signing at least two, possibly three, players in the knowledge that the centre of the team has long needed a significant rebuild.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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The video then shows officers inspecting the semi-truck.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The guides are top-notch and tailor each driver to meet your wildlife-viewing goals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For skywatchers in or traveling to Manhattan during the next viewing opportunity, the east-to-west streets with the clearest viewing opportunities are 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th street.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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