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
Historically, efforts to find a singular cause for autism has led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism, Lappé added.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
The case has gone viral online, with many users scrutinizing Burke’s song lyrics.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking at Via Lactea (the Milky Way's Latin name) with a telescope — except to view certain highlights — is akin to closely scrutinizing a painting with a magnifying glass, which only reveals the coarse canvas, and not the actual art itself.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The industry needs to be held responsible for scrutinizing entire supply chains and making modifications to reduce harm, Petrie says.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of further scrutinizing the FBI director, though, Republicans are more likely to back him.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Both the California and Delaware attorneys general are already scrutinizing OpenAI’s restructuring.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Safe to say it’s been more than a few, though, particularly as the Chiefs are scrutinizing it anew in preparation for a rematch with the visiting Eagles on Sunday.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
The case has gone viral online, with many users scrutinizing Burke’s song lyrics.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking at Via Lactea (the Milky Way's Latin name) with a telescope — except to view certain highlights — is akin to closely scrutinizing a painting with a magnifying glass, which only reveals the coarse canvas, and not the actual art itself.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The industry needs to be held responsible for scrutinizing entire supply chains and making modifications to reduce harm, Petrie says.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of further scrutinizing the FBI director, though, Republicans are more likely to back him.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Both the California and Delaware attorneys general are already scrutinizing OpenAI’s restructuring.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Safe to say it’s been more than a few, though, particularly as the Chiefs are scrutinizing it anew in preparation for a rematch with the visiting Eagles on Sunday.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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This musical blends gospel and Motown with operatic stylings to illuminate the changing times of the Civil Rights era while examining social and familial issues still prevalent today.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition is devoted to examining modes of representation in different mediums where artists have addressed the concept of mourning, commemoration, and loss as a direct response to the national emergency of black grief.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reviewing the incident and speaking with Leclerc and team representatives, the FIA stewards imposed the financial penalty on Ferrari.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The dachshund sat in the front seat, scanning the outside for someone to walk past.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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And finally, by surveying the harsh reality faced by tireless humanitarian volunteers who know firsthand about failures in the system.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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On the viewing stand with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that day was Kim Jong Un, who days later was inspecting new North Korean missile engines, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who recently signed a defense treaty with Kim.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Customs officials inspecting an overseas shipment arriving in Oklahoma discovered an ancient artifact initially thought to be a weapon, federal officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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