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
As missile strikes, drone attacks and maritime disruptions linked to Iran ripple across the region, insurers and policyholders are scrutinizing how those distinctions hold up in practice.
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Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Growth rates have decelerated, and enterprise customers are consolidating vendors and scrutinizing renewal costs with new intensity.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The decision nonetheless comes at a moment when international producers are scrutinizing Middle East shoots more carefully than ever.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Some investigators are also scrutinizing how harmful language, conspiracy theories and propaganda evolve over time.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
But now, investors are scrutinizing spending plans that don’t have tangible results.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Ordinary citizens documenting environmental hazards or scrutinizing environmental impacts through social media can be a very useful form of collaboration with professional journalists’ work.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Those promises fell by the wayside after Trump returned to the White House, and the administration began scrutinizing legal immigration processes.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Growth rates have decelerated, and enterprise customers are consolidating vendors and scrutinizing renewal costs with new intensity.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The decision nonetheless comes at a moment when international producers are scrutinizing Middle East shoots more carefully than ever.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Some investigators are also scrutinizing how harmful language, conspiracy theories and propaganda evolve over time.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
But now, investors are scrutinizing spending plans that don’t have tangible results.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Ordinary citizens documenting environmental hazards or scrutinizing environmental impacts through social media can be a very useful form of collaboration with professional journalists’ work.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Those promises fell by the wayside after Trump returned to the White House, and the administration began scrutinizing legal immigration processes.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Gonce would call and call, scanning the street, her mind racing.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a notification to the sheriff’s office and a multi-agency response, including the FBI, according to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS).—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Researchers spent three weeks surveying the area and collected specimens of the fish now known as Solenostomus snuffleupagus.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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