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
Scenes of migrants being arrested at immigration courts across the country, including notably in New York City, drew scrutiny from local lawmakers and advocacy organizations, who said migrants were often arrested after their deportation cases were dismissed.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The announcement came as Congress increases its scrutiny of the agency’s protections for firefighters.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Harriman had been under scrutiny since April, for his comments on social media after two Jewish men were attacked in London.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Positive cash flow that holds up under scrutiny.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The announcement came as Congress increases its scrutiny of the agency’s protections for firefighters.
—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Harriman had been under scrutiny since April, for his comments on social media after two Jewish men were attacked in London.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Positive cash flow that holds up under scrutiny.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrutiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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Most focus on the soldiers’ faces, their uniforms, and the solemn gaze directed toward the Wall of Names.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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So now this burly older man with a commanding voice and a penetrating stare had her full attention.
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In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
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Pair that with the seasonal swap above and a quick re-audit whenever your life changes, like a new job or a move.
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Humans remain the legal and economic endpoints of responsibility, while agents take on more execution inside systems that can verify identity, constrain behavior and audit actions after the fact.
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Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
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During a childhood fight, Aemond had his eye cut out by Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and stole her family’s ferocious, powerful red dragon Vhagar.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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