as in inspections
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 checkups
Regular dental checkups and early treatment of gum disease double as brain and cardiovascular maintenance, not just cavity prevention.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Regular dental checkups and treating gum disease early double as brain and cardiovascular maintenance, not just cavity prevention.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
With either real or play equipment, the handlers perform checkups or other procedures, modeling for kids that the experience won’t be scary.
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Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Across cities and group chats, friends are scheduling weeknight gatherings dedicated to the unglamorous backlog of modern life, like the unpaid bills, the unbooked checkups, the inbox that has not seen the light of day.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This Father’s Day, doctors say one of the most meaningful gifts families can give the dads in their lives is a gentle nudge to schedule potentially life-saving health screenings and routine checkups.
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Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior checkups, per past statements.
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Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Regular dental checkups and treating gum disease early double as brain and cardiovascular maintenance, not just cavity prevention.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
With either real or play equipment, the handlers perform checkups or other procedures, modeling for kids that the experience won’t be scary.
—
Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Across cities and group chats, friends are scheduling weeknight gatherings dedicated to the unglamorous backlog of modern life, like the unpaid bills, the unbooked checkups, the inbox that has not seen the light of day.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
This Father’s Day, doctors say one of the most meaningful gifts families can give the dads in their lives is a gentle nudge to schedule potentially life-saving health screenings and routine checkups.
—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior checkups, per past statements.
—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkups
Noun
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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The parliamentary media center noted that the parts cut out of the Tuesday night broadcast included discussion of United Nations nuclear inspections, the country's frozen financial assets, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
Noun
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Veterinarians conducting preliminary examinations determined many of the dogs died from gunshot wounds, according to Honsal.
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The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old.
Noun
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Often, reviews take hours or days, audits take weeks or months, and access decisions are normally static.
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
Noun
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The poll surveyed 3,000 adults nationwide through a combination of telephone interviews and online surveys delivered by text message.
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Seroprevalence surveys, which screen blood for antibodies that mark a past infection, suggest the true burden is far larger.
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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