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
Similar large-scale digitization efforts—such as the openVertebrate Project, led by the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Blackburn, which involved scanning thousands of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians—have begun transforming how biologists study anatomy.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Gillespie said the bill would require machines capable of digitally scanning ballots while preserving copies that could be reviewed later if questions arise about the vote count.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Every few seconds, the wolf almost imperceptibly shifts its head, as if scanning the horizon for predators or prey.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The Republicans also did not use vote scanning machines like the Democrats did.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Some expats echo the confidence; others are terrified, sleeping in cars in garages, and scanning for the nearest exits.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Some offer end-to-end encryption, support for PGP encryption and a strict no-ads business model that avoids scanning messages for marketing purposes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
When House Bill 1359, which addressed scanning early voting ballots, was heard in the Senate Elections committee, the bill was amended to decrease early voting from 28 days to 16 days.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Araminta is scanning the staff like a hawk, and as a bird of prey herself, Violet catches on.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Gillespie said the bill would require machines capable of digitally scanning ballots while preserving copies that could be reviewed later if questions arise about the vote count.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Every few seconds, the wolf almost imperceptibly shifts its head, as if scanning the horizon for predators or prey.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The Republicans also did not use vote scanning machines like the Democrats did.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Some expats echo the confidence; others are terrified, sleeping in cars in garages, and scanning for the nearest exits.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Some offer end-to-end encryption, support for PGP encryption and a strict no-ads business model that avoids scanning messages for marketing purposes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
When House Bill 1359, which addressed scanning early voting ballots, was heard in the Senate Elections committee, the bill was amended to decrease early voting from 28 days to 16 days.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Araminta is scanning the staff like a hawk, and as a bird of prey herself, Violet catches on.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Military planners in Washington are examining a high-risk option to secure Iran’s near bomb grade uranium as uncertainty grows over where the material is located.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Investigators are examining their past travel, including trips to Turkey and potentially other locations known as terror training grounds.—
Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jackson wrote that the appeals court was correct to defer to the immigration judge’s judgment when reviewing Urias-Orellana’s appeal claims, as is outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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Data center details Heavy construction machines began surveying and tilling the earth at 501 North Bly Road in November, much to the surprise of Bly Road residents, who say they weren’t warned by the city.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Days later and thousands of miles away, the Disney executives got an additional glimpse of what might be in store when surveying the scene at the international premiere of the Thanksgiving tentpole at Shanghai Disneyland, where a Zootopia-land attraction has become the driving force of attendance.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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The student’s parents discovered this while inspecting their child’s phone, according to the lawsuit.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the technology has the potential to radically transform society, with some leaders viewing it as a cure-all that could boost productivity, bolster innovation, and even cure cancer, the very scale of that transformation has also made many Americans wary of its potential.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout a media viewing period that lasted approximately 35 minutes, Manning didn’t do much — if anything — besides encourage his teammates.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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