as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinized
Just like that, those same badges celebrated a year earlier were being scrutinized under the harsh glare of a national outcry over policing.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Asked by a member of the Westside Conservatives Club whether public schools are getting too much money or not enough, Steen said current funding should be scrutinized for waste.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
The roster, which was named last month, was heavily scrutinized for its heavy veteran presence.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The public scrutinized every business—the decor, the staff’s remarks—to figure out their stance on the pro-democracy movement, sorting them into categories for support or boycott.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
The order comes as the FBI raid has been heavily scrutinized, especially since the target of the investigation is still unclear.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Late in the first half, Fears was scrutinized again.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Few rooms are scrutinized more closely by potential buyers than the kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Asked by a member of the Westside Conservatives Club whether public schools are getting too much money or not enough, Steen said current funding should be scrutinized for waste.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
The roster, which was named last month, was heavily scrutinized for its heavy veteran presence.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The public scrutinized every business—the decor, the staff’s remarks—to figure out their stance on the pro-democracy movement, sorting them into categories for support or boycott.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
The order comes as the FBI raid has been heavily scrutinized, especially since the target of the investigation is still unclear.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Late in the first half, Fears was scrutinized again.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Few rooms are scrutinized more closely by potential buyers than the kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinized
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Our quantitative analysis examined millions of records from 2015 to 2022.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the study, researchers examined health records from more than 800 people with an average age of 56 in five countries with moderate to severe aortic regurgitation.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fulton County has also confirmed that some ballots were scanned multiple times during the recount, the affidavit says.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tests range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on which sections of the body are scanned, and are not covered by insurance.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the company brought in over $500 million in systemwide sales, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is so much global trade that fewer than 1 in 10 international cargo shipments of any kind are physically inspected.—
Eve Bohnett,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The damage was documented by National Weather Service employees who surveyed the area.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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As for who was surveyed, there were more Republicans than Democrats participating in the poll.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Scrutinized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinized. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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