Synonyms of scrutinized

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examined
• scanned
• reviewed
• inspected
• surveyed
• viewed
• analyzed
• audited
• watched
• checked (out)
• investigated
• went over
• studied
• explored
• dissected
• oversaw
• conned
• overlooked
• noticed
• combed
• researched
• perused
• observed
• probed
• parsed
• classified
• categorized
• delved (into)
• pored (over)
• plumbed
• reinspected
• picked over
• resurveyed
• rereviewed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• glanced (at or over)
• skimmed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrutinized

Warsh’s tentative first steps in the role are being scrutinized perhaps more than any Fed chair in history. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Deadline understands that there’s another meeting between Abrego and execs towards the middle of July where some of these options will be further scrutinized. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Her outspoken actions continued as the Reagan administration scrutinized her show and other adult programming. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The challenge is that approaching the problem too aggressively can make employees feel scrutinized rather than supported. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Chris Long no doubt will be scrutinized and questioned as of being put before City Council’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday morning. — Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Even more than usual, critics and Dylanologists scrutinized Modern Times for references and allusions, finding words and melodies paraphrased from the works of Muddy Waters, Bing Crosby, and the Roman poet Ovid. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026

Princess Diana loved jewelry, wearing her favorite pieces over and over, even as every ring, bracelet, and earring was photographed, scrutinized and analyzed. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Administrators don’t act arbitrarily, and their actions are publicly logged and closely scrutinized. — Ryan McGrady, The Conversation, 25 June 2026