as in examining
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 scrutinizing
Safe to say it’s been more than a few, though, particularly as the Chiefs are scrutinizing it anew in preparation for a rematch with the visiting Eagles on Sunday.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Australian regulators are already scrutinizing greenwashing.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Administration officials this week pivoted from scrutinizing Powell’s handling of the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters to allegations that central bank governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Both stocks trade at below-market price-to-earnings multiples, offering some buffer in a market scrutinizing stocks with lofty valuations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Cell biologist Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Virginia, for instance, is scrutinizing the structures that mitochondria use to dock onto the protein-making endoplasmic reticulum, which supplies calcium and fats to mitochondria.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Auditors from Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, are in Orlando City Hall this week, scrutinizing thousands of pages of financial transactions, staff salaries and city equity initiatives.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
There were no scrutinizing characters or scripts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Australian regulators are already scrutinizing greenwashing.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Administration officials this week pivoted from scrutinizing Powell’s handling of the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters to allegations that central bank governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even after nearly a full day Thursday scrutinizing Tapia’s timecards and payroll codes, both sides returned Friday to the nitty-gritty.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Both stocks trade at below-market price-to-earnings multiples, offering some buffer in a market scrutinizing stocks with lofty valuations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Cell biologist Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Virginia, for instance, is scrutinizing the structures that mitochondria use to dock onto the protein-making endoplasmic reticulum, which supplies calcium and fats to mitochondria.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Auditors from Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, are in Orlando City Hall this week, scrutinizing thousands of pages of financial transactions, staff salaries and city equity initiatives.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
There were no scrutinizing characters or scripts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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