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 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

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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

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Instead, a camera from Clear, the facial recognition company, scanned my face and the gate opened.

— Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
She was later charged with seven counts, including driving under the influence of multiple substances, DUI drugs, DUI alcohol-less safe and improper stopping on a roadway, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of reviewed

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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

Definition of inspected

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The Tyson Group surveyed 817 likely general election voters nationwide from July 27-28 through an online opt-in panel.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
Bumble added that more than half of the people the company surveyed preferred having more time to respond to first messages.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

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