as in surveys
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying
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Recent Examples of scans
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Camera Coach scans the scene at hand at and offers tips for things like framing and composition before snapping a shot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The oil division also ran a different test that scans for wastewater leaks.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of clicking a suspicious link in an email, the victim scans a QR code that hides the real destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Using high-speed sensors, the system scans the road surface up to 500 times per second and can adjust damping as often as 200 times per second, reacting within milliseconds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Smartphone app Brickit, which predates the AI boom, scans a photo of a user’s available blocks and suggests what to build with step-by-step instructions.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Diagnosing them often involves blood tests, imaging scans and invasive procedures like an endoscopy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Brain scans suggested that connections in the hippocampus — an area involved in memory and learning — got stronger.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The tool will look through the interpretations of medical scans and flag potential follow-ups that patients might otherwise miss.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
But in January 2012, scans revealed her cancer had spread.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
This is typically done through identification document checks, but can also be done via biometric scans or other age-estimation tools of questionable value.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
The new study aims to bypass those limits by working directly with real-world 3D facial scans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the institution spent two years investigating the canvas, matching the signature and the pigments on the canvas to those of other works by Rembrandt, and subjecting the work to macro-XRF scans revealing compositional changes.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Camera Coach scans the scene at hand at and offers tips for things like framing and composition before snapping a shot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The oil division also ran a different test that scans for wastewater leaks.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of clicking a suspicious link in an email, the victim scans a QR code that hides the real destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Using high-speed sensors, the system scans the road surface up to 500 times per second and can adjust damping as often as 200 times per second, reacting within milliseconds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Smartphone app Brickit, which predates the AI boom, scans a photo of a user’s available blocks and suggests what to build with step-by-step instructions.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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But in fuller identity-verification contexts, such as gaming and fraud prevention that require ID scans, certain adult verification records may be retained to document compliance.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Diagnosing them often involves blood tests, imaging scans and invasive procedures like an endoscopy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Brain scans suggested that connections in the hippocampus — an area involved in memory and learning — got stronger.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The tool will look through the interpretations of medical scans and flag potential follow-ups that patients might otherwise miss.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
But in January 2012, scans revealed her cancer had spread.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
This is typically done through identification document checks, but can also be done via biometric scans or other age-estimation tools of questionable value.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
The new study aims to bypass those limits by working directly with real-world 3D facial scans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the institution spent two years investigating the canvas, matching the signature and the pigments on the canvas to those of other works by Rembrandt, and subjecting the work to macro-XRF scans revealing compositional changes.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scans
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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The bill aims to make homebuilding easier by streamlining some regulations that require environmental reviews and inspections.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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An officer then reviews the footage before any ticket is issued.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frank Stibling, Pat Coad, Bob Zajac and Lina Najjar were appointed to the View Assessment Commission, which reviews development applications.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Every team’s athletic training staff is permitted to conduct medical examinations, which are a critical part of the entire process.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those claims fueled election conspiracy theories about voter fraud and Dominion voting machines in Georgia, despite multiple audits confirming the results.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In just 10 seconds, the AI analyzes the photos and generates a detailed report about hair and scalp, grading you on issues such as temple recession, crown thinning, and more.—
Angela Moscaritolo,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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