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
Getting a quick checkup could prevent your pipes from bursting later on.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
On The Paseo near Admiral Boulevard, The Beehive’s doors are open for doctor visits and dental checkups.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Our employees can schedule checkups, physicals, or acute care without leaving the office.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
During the checkup, the doctor asked if her family had a history of gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
On The Paseo near Admiral Boulevard, The Beehive’s doors are open for doctor visits and dental checkups.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Our employees can schedule checkups, physicals, or acute care without leaving the office.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
During the checkup, the doctor asked if her family had a history of gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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The inspection stems from a lawsuit filed by the Advocates for Human Rights in late January, which accuses federal agents at Whipple of denying detainees of their right to contact a lawyer.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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During routine inspection and maintenance, Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Watershed Protection staff determined that a portion of the original 1940s bypass — an infrastructure feature designed to manage Barton Creek flow — is now unsupported underneath and potentially unstable.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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An examination of the computer rankings of the Southern Section’s 516 teams indicates that the Open Division could be a 12-team group this season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the questionable spending listed in the audit were hefty expenditures on car allowances and office furnishings.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Duncan did go as far as to say there needs to be an audit of the finances for the Police Department to see how the money is being spent.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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The downgrade is based on state unemployment records that reflect actual payrolls rather than the government’s monthly survey.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Between 1992 and 2022, daily marijuana use became about 15 times more common, according to the survey, which relied on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Aguilar has specifically faced sharp scrutiny in recent months by councilmembers who have encouraged the director to focus on pressing issues like surveillance cameras and drone policies.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Democrats have accused the Justice Department of redacting information that should have been made public, including information that could lead to scrutiny of Epstein’s associates.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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