Synonyms of scrutinizing

scrutinizing

verb

present participle of scrutinize

as in examining

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

• examining
• reviewing
• scanning
• surveying
• inspecting
• viewing
• analyzing
• watching
• auditing
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• investigating
• studying
• exploring
• conning
• going over
• dissecting
• noticing
• overlooking
• combing
• perusing
• observing
• researching
• probing
• parsing
• classifying
• categorizing
• plumbing
• poring (over)
• delving (into)
• reinspecting
• resurveying
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrutinizing

Critics highlight how platforms use casino-like design features, encouraging excessive, risky behavior, which regulators are now scrutinizing. — Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Her goal is not to leave survivors scrutinizing every bodily sensation for cancer. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026

Investors are closely scrutinizing Big Tech spending and return on investment, as the sector continues to funnel unprecedented amounts of capital into building out AI infrastructure, including designing and buying semiconductors. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

My friends are just happy to gather; no one is scrutinizing the sear on the scallops or the cook on the pasta. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

However, after re-scrutinizing the legislation, the court performed an about-face. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Museum-goers here are rather a mixed bunch, from those visiting the majors on their museum passes to art historians carefully scrutinizing individual works, like Manet's Déjeuner sur l'herbe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026