as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
the vet gave the kitten a checkup, then reassuringly declared her in fine health
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Recent Examples of checkup
This reader asked if getting dental X-rays at regular checkups would increase the risk of cancer.
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
By the first checkup at three months, the corneas of seven (50%) of the participants had been completely restored.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
By the first checkup at three months, the corneas of seven (50%) of the participants had been completely restored.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Foundation also hasn’t submitted an annual audit that was due March 31.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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The company’s investigators performed an audit and discovered millions of dollars in unreported payroll, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to a 2024 Deloitte survey, 86% of manufacturers have taken steps to mitigate risks in their supply chains, with 97% reconfiguring their sourcing strategies.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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About 84% of individual investors in the U.S. are interested in sustainable investing, according to a 2024 Morgan Stanley survey.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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