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
The Denver department charged with overseeing the city’s roads, infrastructure and waste management has lost key employees in the past six months as its work has come under scrutiny over recent missteps.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Kylie Cooper | Reuters Mullin has been tapped to take over DHS at a time of intense scrutiny.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The deaths have intensified scrutiny over detention conditions and the oversight of facilities operated by private contractors.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The contracts have also drawn scrutiny because two of of the four organizations have previously sued the city over homelessness policies.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Kylie Cooper | Reuters Mullin has been tapped to take over DHS at a time of intense scrutiny.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The deaths have intensified scrutiny over detention conditions and the oversight of facilities operated by private contractors.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The contracts have also drawn scrutiny because two of of the four organizations have previously sued the city over homelessness policies.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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If a building lacks temporary monitoring, local authorities may issue citations or request additional inspections.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bill also bans administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Russia is emerging as one of the few early economic beneficiaries of the war with Iran, as disruptions to energy infrastructure drive up demand for Russian exports and the world casts its gaze to the Middle East and away from Moscow’s war in Ukraine.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two powerful space telescopes turned their gaze onto the Cat's Eye Nebula, a planetary nebula 4,400 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Draco.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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That mark has already advanced through the examination process and received a Notice of Allowance, meaning the company must now submit proof that the brand is being used in commerce before the registration can be finalized.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Thriller came out, Jones’ friends immediately noticed the lean, the white jacket, and Jackson’s laser-beam stare — all of which seemed to echo Alfonzo.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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The stares were blank and the handshakes perfunctory, because the Canadians know the value of silver as pertains to this tournament.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Council member Anna Albi has proposed a city audit of cameras and lighting throughout the city, specifically at playgrounds.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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An audit in Ventura County found that the data was shared with out-of-state law enforcement, including federal agents, which violates state law.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Readers using our app on an Android device may need to use two fingers to scroll through the survey.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Most American adults now agree that the platforms should require age verification, according to a survey taken in October.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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