SCRUTINIZED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

scrutinized

verb

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 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

Definition of examined

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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

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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

Definition of reviewed

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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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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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