as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspect
Morales said at a press conference that the vessel has not yet been identified because, as of early March, there were 13 ships sailing in the area that had not yet been inspected.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the plane went through a detailed revision known as an overhaul, in which its engines were inspected and key components were replaced.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The water resources engineer will inspect all types of existing dams and assist with the inspection of construction of dams and appurtenant structures.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Licensed breeders are inspected by DATCP at least once every two years, according to the agency's guidelines.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the plane went through a detailed revision known as an overhaul, in which its engines were inspected and key components were replaced.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The water resources engineer will inspect all types of existing dams and assist with the inspection of construction of dams and appurtenant structures.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Licensed breeders are inspected by DATCP at least once every two years, according to the agency's guidelines.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspect
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Another, by the Agency for Health Care Administration, examined whether the Flagami house where Rabell lived was an unlicensed elder care facility.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Syria policy and sanctions questions The report also examines Turkey’s role in Syria, where the country backed opposition forces during the civil war, supporting a range of armed factions, including groups that later formed the Syrian National Army.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite being reviewed again in 2008 and 2009, investigators never discovered new leads.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The remainder of those surveyed said American democracy is in no danger.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum found the ship, which was sunk during the the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, while surveying the site on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor ahead of the construction of an artificial island.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Inspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspect. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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