as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspected
Since then, its staff has inspected over 400 countertop workplaces in at least 25 states, effectively checking the worksites of more than 7,500 workers, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Labor who shared details about the program's findings.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As for the Hondius, it is set to sail again as soon as next month after being disinfected and inspected by public health officials.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The southbound lanes reopened first, followed by the northbound ones after debris was cleared and the roadway was inspected for damage.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 17 May 2026
After McCluskey was transported to the hospital, Eng said the affected escalator was inspected by MBTA workers, and it was returned to working order without any mechanical issues.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Responding officers inspected the Tesla and found a cadaver bag in the front trunk.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
These controls were inherited from traditional governance methods, where systems were largely deterministic and their behavior could be inspected more cleanly.
—Sandeep Shilawat, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
So, unlike a restaurant inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, failing an inspection doesn’t close Nattal.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As for the Hondius, it is set to sail again as soon as next month after being disinfected and inspected by public health officials.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The southbound lanes reopened first, followed by the northbound ones after debris was cleared and the roadway was inspected for damage.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 17 May 2026
After McCluskey was transported to the hospital, Eng said the affected escalator was inspected by MBTA workers, and it was returned to working order without any mechanical issues.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Responding officers inspected the Tesla and found a cadaver bag in the front trunk.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
These controls were inherited from traditional governance methods, where systems were largely deterministic and their behavior could be inspected more cleanly.
—Sandeep Shilawat, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
So, unlike a restaurant inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, failing an inspection doesn’t close Nattal.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspected
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The bracelets used by Wellstar and Piedmont Augusta have a QR (Quick Response) code that can be scanned with a smartphone or other digital device, giving medical staff access to a patient’s medical records.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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But the day before the original deadline, internal emails reviewed by Fortune show, his associates were then given their first of many extensions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 70 percent of people surveyed after a sweep lost at least one important item, including medical devices and documents needed for housing applications.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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President Abraham Lincoln also surveyed several warships during the American Civil War, and President Theodore Roosevelt, who had served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the McKinley administration, toured several battleships as president.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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