as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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Recent Examples of scanning
Gonce would call and call, scanning the street, her mind racing.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Researchers used multiple scanning techniques to analyze every aspect of the tooth, including wear patterns.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Then the Solar System Dynamics Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory analyzes the objects that will come closest to Earth, using infrared-scanning telescopes such as NEOWISE to estimate the size of asteroids, especially darker ones that are difficult to see in the visible spectrum.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Post-cycling analysis to evaluate condition The researchers also performed post-cycling analysis after 50 cycles, using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate the condition of the electrodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The Moroccan Navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
When House Bill 1359, which addressed scanning early voting ballots, was heard in the Senate Elections committee this year, the bill was amended to decrease early voting from 28 days to 16 days.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Researchers used multiple scanning techniques to analyze every aspect of the tooth, including wear patterns.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Then the Solar System Dynamics Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory analyzes the objects that will come closest to Earth, using infrared-scanning telescopes such as NEOWISE to estimate the size of asteroids, especially darker ones that are difficult to see in the visible spectrum.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Post-cycling analysis to evaluate condition The researchers also performed post-cycling analysis after 50 cycles, using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate the condition of the electrodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The Moroccan Navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
When House Bill 1359, which addressed scanning early voting ballots, was heard in the Senate Elections committee this year, the bill was amended to decrease early voting from 28 days to 16 days.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a notification to the sheriff’s office and a multi-agency response, including the FBI, according to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS).—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Researchers spent three weeks surveying the area and collected specimens of the fish now known as Solenostomus snuffleupagus.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the family’s insurance company had denied their claim last fall — citing exclusions for pollution and water damage — without ever inspecting the damage, according to the Merediths’ attorney.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Arte Museum Busan Available for viewing only for the museum ticket holders.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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