scrutinized

past tense of scrutinize

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Recent Examples of scrutinized That means Sunday’s performance will be scrutinized, especially since general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan have vowed to churn the bottom on Miami’s 53-man roster all season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … -- POLITICS TELLING SILENCE — Socialist mayor's awkward response scrutinized after police chief's nervous glances. — FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 As the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, Black paid Epstein to be his wealth adviser for years and has been scrutinized for his connections to the deceased New York financier in recent months after debate over Epstein’s life surged. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2026 Clancy’s polarizing trial was closely watched and scrutinized across the country, and has been the catalyst for fierce debate about insanity defenses and postpartum mental health issues. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 When Lefty first began making noise in the music industry, online critics scrutinized her background and the authenticity of her meteoric rise. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Channel 4’s plans to cut over a quarter of its workforce are set to be scrutinized by a parliamentary committee. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Their decisions can be scrutinized, challenged, and reviewed. — John Whyte, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026 State audits have repeatedly scrutinized DCFS for slow rollout, poor documentation, and initial failures in fully implementing safety and aftercare mandates, prompting ongoing state oversight and compliance monitoring. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinized
Verb
  • The work examined heat, radiation, residual gases and changes in the catalyst materials after testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The research, published in the scientific journal Microbial Cell, examined the effect of caffeine on fission yeast cells.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Approximately 9,000 people have scanned the QR code, according to Williams.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The vintage suitcase that started it all was scanned and digitally printed on a handbag, the Capucines MM Genesis, and a mini attaché case with a shoulder strap, dubbed the Valisette Genesis, thereby capturing and preserving its singular patina.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bonnell was a probationary officer with the Porter County Sheriff's Office, and was fired on Monday after the department reviewed the incident, according to the sheriff's office.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Matthews, however, immediately challenged the decision, and the matter was subsequently reviewed in May 2026.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Then there was the time Puente had Welch sweep up the kitchen and then inspected her work.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The analysis also identified thousands of companies that have never been inspected — before or after a crash — while holding federal authority to operate coast to coast.
    — John Kelly, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Each month for the past 17 years, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has surveyed the entire moon, producing vast amounts of images and data that reveal how the lunar surface changes over time.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • French is seen as unfavorable by 32% of September poll’s respondents, an increase from the 14% of voters who saw him as unfavorable when surveyed in late July.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Scrutinized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinized. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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