scrutinized

past tense of scrutinize

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Recent Examples of scrutinized In a town where every detail is scrutinized, any rebellion requires subtlety. Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026 Investors have increasingly scrutinized the chipmaker’s expanding financial ties with major AI customers. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Comments from athletes about the gene screening, including those made by tennis stars Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, are being closely scrutinized by fans on both sides of the dispute. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The QBs have been battling for Cleveland's starting job throughout training camp, with every throw, incompletion and interception scrutinized by media and fans — both in person and online. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Since then, the relationship has been scrutinized in every direction. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The administration was scrutinized by homeowners across New York City for the public list that was posted online last month, listing names and addresses of residents across the five boroughs, even if their properties were not subject to the tax. Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Her first record deal with FADER Label was scrutinized because its co-founder, Jon Cohen, had reported professional ties to Clairo’s father. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Investors have scrutinized its competitive position amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, driving sentiment to deeply pessimistic levels. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinized
Verb
  • The researchers also examined fatal crashes, looking at drivers’ ages, alcohol involvement, the number of people in the car and the model year of cars, as newer cars may have more safety features that prevent distraction.
    Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The children, who went barefoot and shirtless, tried on Gajdusek’s shoes and socks and examined the texture of his skin.
    Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Fayetteville, North Carolina, superstar scanned the T-Mobile Center, pointing out a few contenders.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Receipts and job sheets can be scanned to import billing information, reducing manual data entry.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Levi Fuller, the agency's first inspector general for educator misconduct, told CBS News Texas that the goal is to move investigations more quickly and keep educators accused of serious misconduct out of classrooms while cases are reviewed.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Separately, court records reviewed by USA TODAY show Gallagher is named in a New South Wales Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, his former girlfriend and fellow cast member on the Bravo series.
    Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Jesús Méndez, his supervisor, inspected the boxes before they were loaded onto a truck with the tracking details.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As a general industry guideline, tires should be inspected carefully after five years in service for hardening, cracks, cuts and flat spots.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That pressure appears to be reshaping life decisions in Miami more than almost anywhere else surveyed.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Frankfort police Chief Leanne Chelepis surveyed Will County communities who have solved crimes using Flock cameras.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Scrutinized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinized. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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