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scrutinies

noun

plural of scrutiny
1
as in examinations
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life

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2
as in gazes
a fixed intent look began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinies
  1. examinations
  2. gazes
  3. inspections
  4. stares
  5. audits
  6. eyes
  7. surveys
Noun
  • The report details necropsy and microscopic tissue examinations of two female belugas, 23-year-old Peekachu and 20-year-old Rain, who arrived in Chicago last month from the defunct Marineland park in Canada.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Noreus then submitted fraudulent transcripts to state nursing boards so students could take licensing examinations and obtain nursing licenses, according to prosecutors.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of examinations
Noun
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gazes
Noun
  • The inspections followed up on earlier issues that had caused concerns among local residents.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to the letter, morning daylight is essential for tasks such as avalanche mitigation, lift inspections and trail preparation.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Her wide eyes speak their own language of panicked blinks and observant stares.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of stares
Noun
  • The State Auditor’s Office would face new costs — likely in the low millions of dollars per year — while audits could produce savings if policymakers adopt recommendations.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • According to Customs and Border Protection’s website, the Office of Trade conducts audits to check for compliance with trade laws and regulations.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of audits
Noun
  • So what is now luring companies to Dallas and this new exchange, in the eyes of someone with long-standing roots in the community?
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Vacations were a way for Diana to unwind and get away from prying eyes.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of eyes
Noun
  • According to Waymo, recent surveys show that more than 50% of Waymo customers use public transit in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And similar to other consumer surveys, shoppers are spreading out their purchases over time to find the best deals and promotions.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveys
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“Scrutinies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinies. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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