as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspection
While Heiberg’s photographs were the only means for researchers to access the manuscript for a long time, multispectral imaging made closer inspection possible in the 2000s.
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News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Novo Nordisk representatives did not provide the specific number of patients affected when asked, but USA TODAY’s analysis of FDA data shows a large spike in the company’s submissions of side effect reports in July 2025, just a few months after the inspection.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Here are the results for the round of inspections conducted between Feb. 22 and March 7.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
After an inspection of the exhibit’s panels, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the government must mitigate any potential damage to them while they are stored.
—Timothy Welbeck, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Novo Nordisk representatives did not provide the specific number of patients affected when asked, but USA TODAY’s analysis of FDA data shows a large spike in the company’s submissions of side effect reports in July 2025, just a few months after the inspection.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Here are the results for the round of inspections conducted between Feb. 22 and March 7.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
After an inspection of the exhibit’s panels, U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the government must mitigate any potential damage to them while they are stored.
—Timothy Welbeck, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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This week, DiZoglio brought to light how Campbell called her personal cell phone a day after an SJC justice moved the legal case to the full court, which the audit claims violates the state’s professional conduct rules.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Titone is also concerned about a new audit of OIT that identified serious deficiencies in the state's cybersecurity protocols.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has also faced scrutiny over his returns; The Sacramento Bee reported last week that the environmentalist took in tens of millions of dollars from selling private equity funds, some of which were based offshore, despite criticizing the industry on the campaign trail.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shutdown has intensified scrutiny of the special treatment lawmakers receive at airports.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The early Sierra snowmelt and subsequent April 1 snow survey did not produce the results anyone wanted to hear.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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