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 results of the review could lead to disciplinary action, changes in screening protocols or congressional scrutiny.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The sponsors who welcome this level of scrutiny are often the ones best positioned to deliver long-term results.
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece event, held each summer in the desert of Nevada, has drawn scrutiny over the past few years due to attendee deaths, injuries, and chaos resulting from extreme weather.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Indian leader met with Xi on Sunday in his first trip to China in seven years, as both countries face stiff US tariffs and Western scrutiny over their relationships with Russia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The sponsors who welcome this level of scrutiny are often the ones best positioned to deliver long-term results.
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece event, held each summer in the desert of Nevada, has drawn scrutiny over the past few years due to attendee deaths, injuries, and chaos resulting from extreme weather.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Indian leader met with Xi on Sunday in his first trip to China in seven years, as both countries face stiff US tariffs and Western scrutiny over their relationships with Russia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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Investigators have interviewed multiple former Esparto fire chiefs and searched reams of department documents going back decades to look for fire permits, building plans and inspection records.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor industries, including defect inspection, metrology (the science of measurement), process monitoring, computational lithography, and data analytics products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Deconstructing the male gaze is our main aim.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Akerman said this allowed for collaboration that produced scenes that didn’t cater to the male gaze.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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His sleepless stare has amused viewers, many of whom said the dog's face perfectly captured the feeling of trying to enjoy a holiday under less-than-ideal conditions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The agreement says Campbell’s campaign was selected for audit at a random drawing in 2023.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new location will allow Wiggam Law to support clients outside of downtown Atlanta and directly in Gwinnett County, offering legal services including audit defense, tax litigation, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief and IRS collections representation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on your home from thousands of miles away with a reliable doorbell camera.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other customer satisfaction surveys, the Airline Quality Rating exclusively uses government data that airlines must report monthly.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Master’s degree holders have long dominated the returnee landscape, accounting for nearly 80% of all returnees last year, according to an annual survey by Zhilian Zhaopin, a leading recruitment platform in China.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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