as in examining
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 scrutinizing
The bloc has also been scrutinizing X over accusations that Grok generated antisemitic material and has asked the site for more information.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The bloc has also been scrutinizing X over allegations that Grok generated anti-Semitic material and has asked the site for more information.
—Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
While some contestants are deeply invested in strategy, forming alliances, planting rumors, and scrutinizing each other’s every move, others, like Higgins, are just trying to have a good time.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
Investigate victims and their associates instead of scrutinizing the state’s use of force.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
That means scrutinizing products for fairness, investing in community relationships, ensuring transparency in fees and subscriptions, and managing AI risks proactively.
—Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year, Puglisi-Alibrand managed to do his job and show people that scrutinizing spreadsheets doesn’t mean sacrificing style.
—Susan Campos, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
As the investigation proceeds and Marylanders await the facts, Moore would be wise to pause his efforts to expand his national profile and spend a lot of time scrutinizing his own administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The bloc has also been scrutinizing X over allegations that Grok generated anti-Semitic material and has asked the site for more information.
—Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
While some contestants are deeply invested in strategy, forming alliances, planting rumors, and scrutinizing each other’s every move, others, like Higgins, are just trying to have a good time.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
Investigate victims and their associates instead of scrutinizing the state’s use of force.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
That means scrutinizing products for fairness, investing in community relationships, ensuring transparency in fees and subscriptions, and managing AI risks proactively.
—Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year, Puglisi-Alibrand managed to do his job and show people that scrutinizing spreadsheets doesn’t mean sacrificing style.
—Susan Campos, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
As the investigation proceeds and Marylanders await the facts, Moore would be wise to pause his efforts to expand his national profile and spend a lot of time scrutinizing his own administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The committee is currently reviewing feedback from the public comment phase, which ended late last year.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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As a result, regulators are rightfully reviewing their policies—ones that focus on truly sustainable sources of power.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Don't let somebody coerce you into scanning them up on the floor, because everybody's trying to get to Coach Prime.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Smith, surveying the audience, knows they are locked in.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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While many Americans use drones for fun, racing them competitively or using them to capture sweeping panoramic videos, many have grown to rely on the cheap drones for business purposes — from surveying whale blowholes to pollinating cornfields.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bodycam video shows New Haven, Indiana, police officers inspecting the scene at the bottom of the staircase in the Davis' home.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chuky was inspecting the rifle, turning it over in his hands.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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