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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
  • 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
  • After undergoing examinations for her physical safety, the young woman was arrested on accusations of perpetrating crime against public health, per El Mundo.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 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
  • Among them was an EPA tool to help prioritize inspections of facilities that generate large amounts of hazardous waste.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Response-time expectations, housekeeping controls, inspections and communication standards should not change simply because the destination does.
    — Jeffery Khoury, Forbes.com, 14 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
  • ChatGPT maker OpenAI supports parts of a bipartisan bill in Congress that would require the largest AI companies to submit their large language models to independent audits, according to Chris Lehane, the company's chief global affairs officer.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Elections experts say there is no evidence of such widespread fraud, despite robust audits and other searches for it.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of audits
Noun
  • Notre Dame hosts Michigan State, and all eyes will be on the Fighting Irish to see just how dominant their offense will be.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • After contact with the plant or its sap, wash the affected skin thoroughly with soap and water and avoid touching your eyes or mouth.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of eyes
Noun
  • Anthony Salvanto is the network’s executive director of elections and surveys.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The other was the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, which used surveys from 32 countries conducted between 2008 and 2020.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveys
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“Scrutinies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinies. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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