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
Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027, when Macron's second and last term as president ends.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most of the greatest statistical milestones throughout NBA history can be scrutinized with qualifiers or asterisks or nitpicks.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
None of those people have been accused of wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, but Democrats on the committee argued that anyone with ties to the wealthy financier should be scrutinized.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Every public appearance by Nancy is being scrutinized.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Much of the attention recently has fallen on Kelly Osbourne, the second daughter shared between Ozzy and wife Sharon, who has been scrutinized by the public after appearing noticeably thinner at recent public events.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
License plate reading camera use scrutinized The department's use of license plate reading cameras, a system known as Flock, came under scrutiny from many attendees at the meeting as well, who called for the city to ban it.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Kristi Noem, who has been scrutinized for her oversight of the department’s handling of immigration enforcement, was removed as Homeland Security Secretary on Thursday.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Compliance officers at Deutsche Bank scrutinized multiple payments Epstein sent to accounts in Russian financial institutions like Alfa-Bank and Sberbank for potential sanctions violations, the records show.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most of the greatest statistical milestones throughout NBA history can be scrutinized with qualifiers or asterisks or nitpicks.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
None of those people have been accused of wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, but Democrats on the committee argued that anyone with ties to the wealthy financier should be scrutinized.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Every public appearance by Nancy is being scrutinized.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Much of the attention recently has fallen on Kelly Osbourne, the second daughter shared between Ozzy and wife Sharon, who has been scrutinized by the public after appearing noticeably thinner at recent public events.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
License plate reading camera use scrutinized The department's use of license plate reading cameras, a system known as Flock, came under scrutiny from many attendees at the meeting as well, who called for the city to ban it.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Kristi Noem, who has been scrutinized for her oversight of the department’s handling of immigration enforcement, was removed as Homeland Security Secretary on Thursday.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Compliance officers at Deutsche Bank scrutinized multiple payments Epstein sent to accounts in Russian financial institutions like Alfa-Bank and Sberbank for potential sanctions violations, the records show.
—Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinized
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And nearly every business, supply chain expert, and economist who examined the data concluded that the costs fell almost entirely on American firms and consumers, not on foreign exporters.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video and transaction data documented 392 items that were not scanned, with 369 confirmed on CCTV footage.—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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In many states, customers’ driver’s licenses are scanned and stored upon entry.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a revealing study, The Athletic reviewed all 160 NFL head-coaching hires made between 2000 and 2022, using measures like length of tenure and team record to evaluate success.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The bill would increase how often detention facilities can be inspected and expand rules around the conditions for detainees, among other new requirements and restrictions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ductwork and heating, ventilation and air conditioning have all been inspected and approved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, the Euthanasia Expertise Center and Foundation 113, a suicide-prevention group, surveyed nearly 400 young people who had sought euthanasia.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Of those surveyed, 69% of young Americans said homeownership is an important aspect of the dream, compared with 54% of the general population.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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