as in audits
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspections
Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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.
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July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The company will conduct visual inspections regularly to make sure the waste disposal requirements are met, Owings said.
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Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The new proposal says the inspections should only be performed in areas of North Carolina determined to be at risk for air quality issues.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The plane, which was coming from Las Vegas, landed safely, and the airline and FAA said no damage or evidence of collision was found during the post-flight inspections.
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Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials have stepped up efforts to keep the invasive mollusk out the alpine lake — inspections are mandatory and include full decontamination for vessels coming from other waterways.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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.
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July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The company will conduct visual inspections regularly to make sure the waste disposal requirements are met, Owings said.
—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The new proposal says the inspections should only be performed in areas of North Carolina determined to be at risk for air quality issues.
—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The plane, which was coming from Las Vegas, landed safely, and the airline and FAA said no damage or evidence of collision was found during the post-flight inspections.
—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials have stepped up efforts to keep the invasive mollusk out the alpine lake — inspections are mandatory and include full decontamination for vessels coming from other waterways.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspections
Noun
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The traditional compliance framework operates through periodic audits, which are done monthly, quarterly or annually.
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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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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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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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“Inspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspections. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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