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
Large increases in state funding should prompt more scrutiny.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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As Monday's verdict was read out, Erin didn't drop her gaze from the jury, per The Guardian.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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While that gaze is no longer popular in mainstream literature, many readers have found Tacos’ writing to be refreshingly honest — to others, needlessly offensive.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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The joy in the kids’ eyes will be a stark contrast to the gut-wrenching stares of less-privileged children on the nightly news.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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From the front seat, Rihanna turned around and snapped a few photos of the backseat, where Riot gave his mother a sassy stare, and RZA kept his face hidden behind a French workbook.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Brown set the goal of raising $350,000, the total cost of a forensic audit by Siedle.—
William Melhado
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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The organization had completed a preliminary audit that found at least $150,000 was missing or unaccounted for, the criminal complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The Baltimore Orioles came into the season with high expectations, but their pitching staff struggled so much that their season fell apart in front of everybody's eyes.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Images long associated with the birth of the United States ― the date 1776, the Declaration of Independence, George Washington's head and, of course, the American flag ― transformed before viewers' eyes into iconic Milwaukee landmarks like the Hoan Bridge and American Family Field.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email neilbert@gannett.com.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The survey found that, overall, 73% of Gen Zers had consumed alcohol in the past six months, compared to 66% in 2023.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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