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
Though hungry and tired, Chesney was otherwise healthy but will get a checkup with the veterinarian shortly.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
According to Chahal, this is particularly true for neurodivergent children, turning a routine checkup into a day of stress for the entire family.
—Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s the conclusion of the World Meteorological Organization’s annual climate checkup.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Abigail Marquez, interim general manager of the Department of Aging, encouraged people to conduct regular checkups on their older loved ones, seniors living with chronic health conditions and individuals taking medications that may be affected by temperature regulation.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
According to Chahal, this is particularly true for neurodivergent children, turning a routine checkup into a day of stress for the entire family.
—Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s the conclusion of the World Meteorological Organization’s annual climate checkup.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Abigail Marquez, interim general manager of the Department of Aging, encouraged people to conduct regular checkups on their older loved ones, seniors living with chronic health conditions and individuals taking medications that may be affected by temperature regulation.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
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The Vietnamese food stand inside an Asian grocery store did not need a follow-up inspection.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bottles were moved to the correct area during the inspection.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The seven commissioners also approved a measure to recommend that the Office of Inspector General’s public safety section audit CPD’s implementation of training policies related to the Welcoming City Ordinance.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond missed or undocumented safety inspections, the state audit also identified significant problems with how the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department tracks its assets.—
KATU Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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The early Sierra snowmelt and subsequent April 1 snow survey did not produce the results anyone wanted to hear.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steyer has also faced scrutiny over his returns; The Sacramento Bee reported last week that the environmentalist took in tens of millions of dollars from selling private equity funds, some of which were based offshore, despite criticizing the industry on the campaign trail.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shutdown has intensified scrutiny of the special treatment lawmakers receive at airports.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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