as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinize
Finally, the sleek-looking metallic model is rolled into a sunlit courtyard where every curve and camber is scrutinized.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
Target boycott leaders plan protests on anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Will the Black faith community scrutinize other businesses?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Suspicious of voting systems, some Republicans demand ‘more secure’ option for early voting in Palm Beach County
Glitches scrutinized, but South Florida elections officials vouch for voting systems.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Charter executive compensation isn’t necessarily something that needs to be scrutinized in the course of charter oversight, particularly if the charter is producing good results, said Tom Hutton, executive director of California Charter Authorizing Professionals.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
Target boycott leaders plan protests on anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Will the Black faith community scrutinize other businesses?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Suspicious of voting systems, some Republicans demand ‘more secure’ option for early voting in Palm Beach County
Glitches scrutinized, but South Florida elections officials vouch for voting systems.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Charter executive compensation isn’t necessarily something that needs to be scrutinized in the course of charter oversight, particularly if the charter is producing good results, said Tom Hutton, executive director of California Charter Authorizing Professionals.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinize
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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There’s a single 8-megapixel camera that, again, is acceptable at this tablet’s price point, but otherwise not a camera most would want to use for anything other than the most basic use (like maybe scanning documents).—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One couple was relieved to have made it out of their hearing without being detained -- but were still scanning the parking lot outside the courthouse, nervous that agents would approach them.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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One corner of the store also featured dozens of PC cases, giving customers the chance to physically inspect them.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The share of 1,000+ U.S. consumers surveyed who spent $76 or more on skincare in the past six months dropped from 50% in 2023 to 43% in 2025, while spending at the $35 and under price range increased the most, up from 26% to 37%.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The median monthly fee in 12 local cities surveyed by San Diego last year was $32, which included monthly fees of $28 in El Cajon, $23 to $35 in Chula Vista, $28 to $31 in Carlsbad and $29 to $33 in Oceanside.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Scrutinize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinize. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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