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
Last month, cyber stocks fell after Anthropic announced a new code-scanning security tool to Claude.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 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
Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the work analyzed the state of Ni catalysts using scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy, together with in situ high energy resolution fluorescence detected X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Ahead, our experts also get into the nitty-gritty of what to look for and avoid while scanning the web for your next go-to pair.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The brain begins scanning constantly for danger and that narrowing of perception is exactly what the Torah calls Egypt.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Ballots were sorted into separate precinct boxes rather than a single box, and vote-scanning machines were not used at polling locations, as the Democrats did.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Those scanning suitcases for guns and knives?
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 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
Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the work analyzed the state of Ni catalysts using scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy, together with in situ high energy resolution fluorescence detected X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Ahead, our experts also get into the nitty-gritty of what to look for and avoid while scanning the web for your next go-to pair.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The brain begins scanning constantly for danger and that narrowing of perception is exactly what the Torah calls Egypt.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Ballots were sorted into separate precinct boxes rather than a single box, and vote-scanning machines were not used at polling locations, as the Democrats did.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Those scanning suitcases for guns and knives?
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Consumer Trust Survey was conducted by surveying 1,000 Americans to gauge consumer sentiment regarding home service costs, price transparency and provider trust.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An employee for Westwood Professional Services, an engineering and land surveying firm with offices in Fort Worth and Austin, filed for the grading permit, records show.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday and Thursday, the Public Works Department was staging equipment, working to clear debris from roads and inspecting drainages for obstructions ahead of the next storm’s arrival Thursday night.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Every vessel sails under the flag of a nation, and that nation is theoretically responsible for regulating and inspecting it.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of the acquisition, Park noted that Kani’s Ariel Esteban Cayer and Pearl Chan of Kani had accompanied the project for years, viewing early cuts and helping guide it toward completion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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