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
With that in mind, there’s quite a bit on the economic calendar in the coming days, including a look at U.S. construction spending and a checkup on the manufacturing and services sector from the Institute for Supply Management.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Visit your healthcare provider for regular checkups and inform them of any symptoms.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Inside: The Patriots aim to make a quick return to the postseason, plus a health checkup on Aidan Hutchinson, Brandon Aiyuk, and a spotlight on the 2025 Bills.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for checkup
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Visit your healthcare provider for regular checkups and inform them of any symptoms.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Inside: The Patriots aim to make a quick return to the postseason, plus a health checkup on Aidan Hutchinson, Brandon Aiyuk, and a spotlight on the 2025 Bills.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On cross examination, defense attorneys introduced evidence showing Jane expressed gratitude for Combs during the trip.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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Ignore the audit and the social‑threat spiral will hit faster than your next quarterly call.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Traditional audit or governance committees are usually stacked with financial experts.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Americans’ worries over inflation tempered in May, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday, signaling rising consumer optimism following shifts in US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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New survey research from McKinsey found that 71% of respondents said their organizations regularly use GenAI in at least one business function, an increase of 6% from the 2024 survey.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That could be because Cuomo has faced intense scrutiny from the other candidates, who have somewhat united against him in several different anti-Cuomo attack ads.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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But those dynamics have been embellished and do not bear much scrutiny at all — Bayern’s teams of that era scored lots of goals and were full of rebellious, counter-culture characters.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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