as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspecting
Afroman then released a song about the raid, with a music video including footage of the officers tearing apart his home and inspecting a lemon pound cake that was in his kitchen.
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The contract also calls for identifying, inspecting and reprogramming all existing security devices based on their specific type and location.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The investigation included inspecting scanners at the chain’s drug stores.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Public Works Department was staging equipment, working to clear debris from roads and inspecting drainages for obstructions ahead of the next storm’s arrival Thursday night.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Every vessel sails under the flag of a nation, and that nation is theoretically responsible for regulating and inspecting it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers continue to conduct manual and K-9 sweeps of surrounding blocks, inspecting garbage cans, vehicles and other locations where additional devices could potentially be hidden.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Focus on cleaning debris, inspecting plants, prepping garden beds, and planning ahead while waiting for warmer weather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The contract also calls for identifying, inspecting and reprogramming all existing security devices based on their specific type and location.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The investigation included inspecting scanners at the chain’s drug stores.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Public Works Department was staging equipment, working to clear debris from roads and inspecting drainages for obstructions ahead of the next storm’s arrival Thursday night.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Every vessel sails under the flag of a nation, and that nation is theoretically responsible for regulating and inspecting it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers continue to conduct manual and K-9 sweeps of surrounding blocks, inspecting garbage cans, vehicles and other locations where additional devices could potentially be hidden.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Focus on cleaning debris, inspecting plants, prepping garden beds, and planning ahead while waiting for warmer weather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
While inspecting the vehicle, officers found ammunition, according to Dallas Police.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last month, cyber stocks fell after Anthropic announced a new code-scanning security tool to Claude.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Psarras spends the majority of his time slinking through space, scanning the highly detailed living room of opulence for the next steps of Tony’s grisly plan (the varied set design, which includes some ingenious touches with translucent walls, is by Ron Gasparinetti) .—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Consumer Trust Survey was conducted by surveying 1,000 Americans to gauge consumer sentiment regarding home service costs, price transparency and provider trust.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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An employee for Westwood Professional Services, an engineering and land surveying firm with offices in Fort Worth and Austin, filed for the grading permit, records show.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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