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
Trump’s political efforts have also drawn contributions from straw donors and foreigners who have been subjected to legal scrutiny.
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Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The push for answers and scrutiny at Warren Hills has gained traction in recent days.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Ancelotti must solve them at speed and under intense scrutiny.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Sponsors are being careful about introducing AI into data sets that are already under regulatory scrutiny, Mattox indicated.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The push for answers and scrutiny at Warren Hills has gained traction in recent days.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
Ancelotti must solve them at speed and under intense scrutiny.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Sponsors are being careful about introducing AI into data sets that are already under regulatory scrutiny, Mattox indicated.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
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Though an agreement was made in March of 2021 to extend the treaty, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 and Russia’s subsequent refusal to submit to on-site inspections several months later, Moscow officially stopped participating in the treaty the following February.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Quotas for onsite inspections have risen from 5% to 20% of applicants.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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Under the watchful gaze of security guards, dozens of people streamed through metal detectors to enter Temple Israel one evening this month for a town hall meeting on hate crimes and domestic terrorism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Such vessels have largely slipped under the West's gaze by avoiding any contracts for Western services, as well as certain types of insurance.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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As Ventura narrated the video showing the assault, her husband Alex Fine, seated in court, fixed his stare squarely on Combs.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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The last audit of the facility was in 2014, over a decade ago, according to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, before the jail located in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood was opened.—
Ryan Young,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Conduct an audit of your practices to ensure objectivity is embedded into workplace systems and consider different ways to hold leaders accountable for cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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She’s picked up some major co-signs along the way, catching the eye of legends like Nas, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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For the moment, the eyes of the concert industry are on the Arkansas city of Fort Smith.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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For example, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has identified about 800 TNOs — and that's even though DES is ostensibly a cosmological survey.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Sixty-three percent of Gen Zers and 52 percent of millennials are considering moving abroad, according to a recent survey by Harris Poll.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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