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
The company came under scrutiny last year in Austin after its vehicles were found to illegally pass stopped Austin school buses.
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Retirement decision draws political scrutiny The district shared its appreciation for Bill Elliott's service and his tenure.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Since her remarks were made public, Andreatta and the city of Lincoln have been subject to national scrutiny.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Pacheco’s experience raises a troubling question, Haskell added, about whether other Miami Beach residents may have been subject to similar scrutiny.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Retirement decision draws political scrutiny The district shared its appreciation for Bill Elliott's service and his tenure.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Since her remarks were made public, Andreatta and the city of Lincoln have been subject to national scrutiny.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Pacheco’s experience raises a troubling question, Haskell added, about whether other Miami Beach residents may have been subject to similar scrutiny.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meena is the strategist of the team, Ravi serves as the fearless and principled muscle, and Mitali specializes in tracking high-value goods and executing swift inspections at customs checkpoints.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Barbie doll has a gaze that shifts slightly to the side, reflecting how some people with autism avoid direct eye contact.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Clayton and Josephson cast their gazes over the social order, dismayed by constellations of inauthenticity and self-erasure.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Salerno claims her team was disqualified from the following meet, and then began to face intimidating stares from the trans athlete at public events.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But, if dressed in modern attire, this prehistoric relative may not have drawn too many stares on a subway train.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
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In another audit, the city will review the Public Works Department, which oversees water and sewer operations and billing, with an emphasis on water management, infrastructure and service.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an audit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection over two fiscal years, the state’s bipartisan auditors found that 56% of troopers in the various barracks surveyed had earned more money in overtime than in their base salaries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Internal fractures revealed in responses The survey also found that nearly 89% of Venezuelans believe Maduro was betrayed by members of his own government, reflecting deep internal fractures within the former ruling camp.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The increase was most pronounced among adults over the age of 60, those without a college degree and those with annual household incomes below $50,000, according to the New York Fed survey, which polled roughly 1,300 households in December.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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