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 business Leicester did in that window would be a major cause of scrutiny during the season and could be held up as a major factor in their struggles after the managerial change.
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Earlier this month, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, told reporters that’s to be expected in a part-time legislature, but Champion’s ties warrant greater scrutiny.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
The proposal comes as El Salvador has come under sharp international scrutiny for accepting Venezuelans and Salvadorans deported by the Trump administration, which accused them of being members of the gang Tren de Aragua, with little evidence.
—Marcos Aleman and Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Earlier this month, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, told reporters that’s to be expected in a part-time legislature, but Champion’s ties warrant greater scrutiny.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
The proposal comes as El Salvador has come under sharp international scrutiny for accepting Venezuelans and Salvadorans deported by the Trump administration, which accused them of being members of the gang Tren de Aragua, with little evidence.
—Marcos Aleman and Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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Since then, Kluge has failed a subsequent inspection and faces two additional citations for his dogs escaping and inciting fear in neighbors.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, those areas were closed again on April 7 after failing another inspection.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath of the HBO series' season 3 finale, Goggins appeared Tuesday morning on Live With Kelly & Mark for an interview about the episode's epic drama, but his gaze also apparently caused quite a stir backstage at the talk show.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Khalil turned to look at her and then returned his gaze to the front of the room.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump did not undergo anesthesia during his examination, according to Leavitt.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And how many times can June give the camera a hard stare and twisty smile only to end up nearly dead?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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In another legend, the monk was said to have cut off his eyelids to avoid falling asleep during his meditation, one explanation for the doll’s wide-eyed stare.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Regularly audit and update training materials to keep them fresh and aligned with strategy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The upside for high earners is clear: Fewer agents means fewer audits and reviews.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To implement the policy, staff members were told to keep an eye on visitors, and check in to see if individuals are waiting on mobile orders, meeting someone, or other scenarios.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the eyes of the administration, the order is about more than education reform.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Table 1 shows the number of times each problem has ranked highest since the first survey in October 1973.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (127) and cellphones (703) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (274).—
Victoria Balara,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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