1
as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge
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Recent Examples of scrutiny
Compounding those issues are rising fuel costs, all spurring intense financial scrutiny.
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Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
However, the scrutiny isn’t just coming from the government.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The presentation didn’t directly reference Dominique Moody, but the child’s death sparked scrutiny of Mecklenburg’s social services department.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regulatory scrutiny increasingly focuses on explainability.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
However, the scrutiny isn’t just coming from the government.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The presentation didn’t directly reference Dominique Moody, but the child’s death sparked scrutiny of Mecklenburg’s social services department.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Regulatory scrutiny increasingly focuses on explainability.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrutiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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Officials said the facility would have to undergo a follow-up inspection on June 5.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Just as various characters in Pine Valley might get front-burner stories for weeks at a time, so too did the Vulgate shift its gaze from one character to another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 100th birthday this week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Stood frozen to the backdrop of unrestrained exultation, Cholowsky — the presumptive top pick in July’s MLB Draft — gazed over the boy’s shoulder with a thousand-yard stare.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump and his family, however, maintain protected from audit and other tax enforcement actions in connection with tax returns filed before last month's out-of-court settlement of his lawsuit, as per the original settlement that created the fund.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Department has made significant strides forward over the past two years, including the acceptance and implementation of findings and recommendations in the outside audit report.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Their eyes might glaze over, or fixate on some small detail that can be pocketed for future interpolation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Government regulations stipulate that women can only go out in public when wearing full hijab as well as a face covering that leaves only the eyes visible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Mortgage rates are essentially flat so far this week, according to a separate survey from Mortgage News Daily.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But Atlanta is faring better than other host cities with its level of hotel bookings, with about 50% of the city’s survey respondents saying their booking pace was in line with or ahead of expectations, with demand trending above a typical June or July.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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