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 law is already facing legal scrutiny.
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Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The two are close for years, particularly as Dunham grapples with public scrutiny, but their relationship grows strained as the seasons pass, especially when Konner insists that she should be paid the same salary as Dunham.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Market concerns over private credit are overblown, said Jenny Johnson, the chief executive officer of Franklin Templeton, adding that the borrowers that have been subject to the most scrutiny – enterprise software companies – will be able to repay their borrowings.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
State and federal scrutiny Harris and Chaney are due back in Oklahoma County District Court on Thursday to hear a judge’s ruling about whether state prosecutors presented enough evidence during the preliminary hearing to proceed to trial.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrutiny
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The two are close for years, particularly as Dunham grapples with public scrutiny, but their relationship grows strained as the seasons pass, especially when Konner insists that she should be paid the same salary as Dunham.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Market concerns over private credit are overblown, said Jenny Johnson, the chief executive officer of Franklin Templeton, adding that the borrowers that have been subject to the most scrutiny – enterprise software companies – will be able to repay their borrowings.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
State and federal scrutiny Harris and Chaney are due back in Oklahoma County District Court on Thursday to hear a judge’s ruling about whether state prosecutors presented enough evidence during the preliminary hearing to proceed to trial.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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The mayor added that compliance with the new requirements will be ensured through the city’s established permitting and inspection processes.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Others said the ad was regressive, highlighting a blonde bombshell and catering to the objectifying male gaze.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Monica Lewinsky, dark hair cascading to her waist, meets my gaze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a wide-eyed stare into the wrong camera that, once the crew found the right angle, devolved into an unsettling mog.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jokic’s death stare was an instant classic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1990s, Kaufman started at Snapple in its audit department.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The state Public Utilities Commission would have to consider the audits’ findings before agreeing to raise customer rates to cover even more wildfire spending.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Amy Hillyard is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds and has blonde hair, with hazel eyes.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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European investors will be keeping an eye on earnings from Kering, Givaudan, Sika and Publicis Groupe.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the Whitney Museum’s 2015 retrospective for Frank Stella—the museum’s first career-spanning survey for any artist at its new downtown building—dealers and advisers were already treating the exhibition as a market catalyst.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic has left some 51% of Gen Z graduates with regrets about pursuing a degree altogether, a 2025 Indeed survey found.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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