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
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Recent Examples of scrutinizing
Leaders are scrutinizing their tech stack spend more closely.
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Denada Ramnishta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Administration officials this week pivoted from scrutinizing Powell’s handling of the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters to allegations that central bank governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Both stocks trade at below-market price-to-earnings multiples, offering some buffer in a market scrutinizing stocks with lofty valuations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Cell biologist Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Virginia, for instance, is scrutinizing the structures that mitochondria use to dock onto the protein-making endoplasmic reticulum, which supplies calcium and fats to mitochondria.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Auditors from Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, are in Orlando City Hall this week, scrutinizing thousands of pages of financial transactions, staff salaries and city equity initiatives.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
There were no scrutinizing characters or scripts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
The fact that scientists are scrutinizing findings and correcting the record is a positive sign.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Denada Ramnishta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Administration officials this week pivoted from scrutinizing Powell’s handling of the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters to allegations that central bank governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Both stocks trade at below-market price-to-earnings multiples, offering some buffer in a market scrutinizing stocks with lofty valuations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Cell biologist Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Virginia, for instance, is scrutinizing the structures that mitochondria use to dock onto the protein-making endoplasmic reticulum, which supplies calcium and fats to mitochondria.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Auditors from Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, are in Orlando City Hall this week, scrutinizing thousands of pages of financial transactions, staff salaries and city equity initiatives.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
There were no scrutinizing characters or scripts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
The fact that scientists are scrutinizing findings and correcting the record is a positive sign.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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Shuoli Zhao, an assistant professor at University of Kentucky’s Department of Agricultural Economics, led a study that spent 13 years examining the nutritional content of ready-to-eat cereals marketed to children.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Initially, the county launched a study examining the prospect of tunnels 30- to 40-feet in diameter to transport excessive storm water into the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico, the report said.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Our next steps will involve surveying lenders who currently provide small-dollar loans and hosting a summit to discuss best practices and offer recommendations to the SBA.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Use security tools capable of decrypting and inspecting PQC traffic.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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