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
At the time, AFTVnews reported that two of the apps served as residential proxy providers and were considered riskware, and that the other two had APK files that were flagged by virus-scanning tools.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
AmbiStack takes over downstream by scanning and stacking cases for receiving.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the moments when acknowledging success is exactly what is called for, our brains are busy scanning for pitfalls.
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Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Today, scientists are scanning the sky in search of asteroids far larger.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Nashville — Steve Crook squints through the sun, scanning his surroundings with precision.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
And by passing footage to police rather than scanning them, Gabriel positions itself to avoid responsibility for the misidentifications that follow, says Pablo Nunes, director of the Center for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship, a non-governmental organization based in Rio de Janeiro.
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Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
Zoe is the next-gen version of the flagship Albert Pro foot scanning technology.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
At the University of Basel in Switzerland, engineers are developing a wine cork-sized robotic device capable of removing the necessary portions of a tooth in need after scanning it in a single visit.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
AmbiStack takes over downstream by scanning and stacking cases for receiving.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the moments when acknowledging success is exactly what is called for, our brains are busy scanning for pitfalls.
—
Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Today, scientists are scanning the sky in search of asteroids far larger.
—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Nashville — Steve Crook squints through the sun, scanning his surroundings with precision.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
And by passing footage to police rather than scanning them, Gabriel positions itself to avoid responsibility for the misidentifications that follow, says Pablo Nunes, director of the Center for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship, a non-governmental organization based in Rio de Janeiro.
—
Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
Zoe is the next-gen version of the flagship Albert Pro foot scanning technology.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
At the University of Basel in Switzerland, engineers are developing a wine cork-sized robotic device capable of removing the necessary portions of a tooth in need after scanning it in a single visit.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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The former Republican governor didn’t state a reason for the flights on air logs, but Fitzpatrick was able to determine reasons for some trips by reviewing old media advisories and news releases.
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Safety is given to us by intelligence analysts reviewing threats 24 hours a day, by commandos ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, and by leaders who find the courage to make the toughest calls.
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The British established control of Florida after the French and Indian War but left little lasting footprint in what is now Miami beyond surveying the region and developing plans for future settlement.
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Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
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Rux used to work as a mechanical engineer inspecting roads for cracks that result from use and weathering.
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Bud Carpenter walked up to join Ed and me in inspecting the prize.
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In a time of profound uncertainty, early Americans watched it closely despite poor viewing conditions.
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Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number.
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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