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
Jon Ruggiero, Guardian Service’s vice president of sales, compared home repairs to going to the doctor for a checkup, getting your car’s oil changed, or its tires rotated.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
At a recent routine checkup, our pediatrician had a surprise: our son was going to get an unexpected shot.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Before that, the family had finished a checkup at the doctor for the 2-month-old.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After relocating to Houston for work, Ryan — encouraged by his mother — began regular checkups at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the country’s leading cancer institutions.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 11 July 2025
At a recent routine checkup, our pediatrician had a surprise: our son was going to get an unexpected shot.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Before that, the family had finished a checkup at the doctor for the 2-month-old.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After relocating to Houston for work, Ryan — encouraged by his mother — began regular checkups at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the country’s leading cancer institutions.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Lawrie said, in response to the audit, that the district is implementing a new formula to make caseloads more manageable starting next fall, that the district is trying to let staff air their concerns in roundtables and that collaboration among special education staff has improved.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, the district staff want to review feedback collected from the survey.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Once the field survey and design are completed, the information is then sent to the alderperson’s office, said Rutenbeck.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The meeting was the second time the board sought to address the policy, after a meeting in April was abruptly cancelled following national scrutiny aimed at the Rutherford County's policy.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Secondly, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions are considerable concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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