SCRUTINIZED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

scrutinized

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past tense of scrutinize

as in examined

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected

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Recent Examples of scrutinized The team scrutinized their work by comparing a pair of lutetium clocks under conditions informed by strict criteria. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 The latest fundraising comes as investors have increasingly scrutinized how SoftBank will finance its sprawling AI ambitions and the impact of rising leverage on its balance sheet. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Every interaction between the first ladies will be scrutinized for clues about the standing between their countries, Sun said. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 In general, one of the main policies scrutinized for impacting businesses across the bloc is the European Union Emissions Trading System, or EU ETS, the EU’s primary climate change system. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Drivers in the vicinity are questioned, neighboring households searched, and any available video scrutinized for suspects. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 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

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The book examined the ways that social actors can respond to dysfunction and decline in organizations, from businesses to political parties and governments.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Breakthrough Institute found 10 organizations files 67% of forest management lawsuits examined.

— Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of examined

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The audience is interacting with an object that had been scanned, that had been corrupted in some way.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026
Today, guests who spring for the front-of-the-line Lightning Lane pass as well as individual access to Rise of the Resistance can expect to pay around an extra $65 per person once having their tickets scanned.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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Senate Bill 828 was shaped by fireworks industry insiders and public safety officials, who reviewed existing fireworks laws and available information about the July 1, 2025, explosion.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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

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Raw beef, pork and goat meat sold in California has been targeted in a national recall after not being properly inspected, federal officials said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Lipson laid out his sweatshirt for the man to rest on while Garton inspected his injuries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspected

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Economists surveyed by Bloomberg this month raised their forecasts for China’s trade growth for the year, now expecting exports to grow 17 percent and imports to rise 22 percent.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Roughly 50% of the merchants that Adyen surveyed reported an increase in the number of false declines—legitimate orders that overzealous fraud filters reject.

— Mark Beare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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