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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2
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
This news comes amid increasing scrutiny on the nation's main aviation agency following multiple disruptive communications and radar outages at Newark Liberty International, a deadly midair crash in Washington, D.C., several near collisions, and air traffic controller staffing shortages.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 May 2025
Those results are now drawing scrutiny and caution from both sides of the GOP’s ideological spectrum, posing a difficult balancing act for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
The slower-than-expected release of documents has come under scrutiny from other Republicans and conservative influencers, who have questioned the hold-up.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Commissioners acknowledged repeatedly throughout the meeting that the raises could face public scrutiny given the city’s financial situation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 May 2025
Those results are now drawing scrutiny and caution from both sides of the GOP’s ideological spectrum, posing a difficult balancing act for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 May 2025
The slower-than-expected release of documents has come under scrutiny from other Republicans and conservative influencers, who have questioned the hold-up.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Commissioners acknowledged repeatedly throughout the meeting that the raises could face public scrutiny given the city’s financial situation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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The de minimis loophole allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, often skipping time-consuming inspections and paperwork.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature, pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Zendaya, never one to miss a visual cue, served high swagger with a tilted head and locked gaze, standing alongside her longtime stylist and image architect, Law Roach.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Sheepishly, the couple put their clothes on and left the practice room under their teacher’s smirking gaze.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The slow starts, the slumping stars, the vacant thousand-yard stares, the near-misses, the bad penalties, the flukey bounces, the suddenly red-hot goalie on the other side, the unconvincing postgame soundbites.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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For example, an organization reaches $100 million in valuation and is being scrutinized during an audit or through an acquisition process.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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What To Know The recall was initiated after Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations were identified during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to product distributor AvKARE.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the second frame as a potential swing round if this fight goes to the judges.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Related Articles Key findings of the survey include plans to cut back.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some 20% of adults 50 and over have no retirement savings, a new AARP survey found.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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