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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge
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Recent Examples of scrutiny
While speaking with People, Suleman reflected on struggling for years under intense public scrutiny after welcoming her octuplets.
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
The Santa Clara County panel’s work has included intense scrutiny of the influence of the San Francisco 49ers football team on the city of Santa Clara, where its primary venue Levi’s Stadium is located.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
In the aftermath, Paradise’s government came under scrutiny for haphazard evacuation-road planning and a spotty emergency alert system, which contributed what would become the deadliest wildfire in state history.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The incident triggered a monthslong safety review and drew scrutiny of the environmental consequences of launching rockets from the Gulf Coast of southern Texas.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
The Santa Clara County panel’s work has included intense scrutiny of the influence of the San Francisco 49ers football team on the city of Santa Clara, where its primary venue Levi’s Stadium is located.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
In the aftermath, Paradise’s government came under scrutiny for haphazard evacuation-road planning and a spotty emergency alert system, which contributed what would become the deadliest wildfire in state history.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The incident triggered a monthslong safety review and drew scrutiny of the environmental consequences of launching rockets from the Gulf Coast of southern Texas.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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The White House said the tariffs will be open for public inspection on Saturday.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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Acknowledging that her brackets can only cover so much terrain, the artist directs our gaze beyond the artwork and back to life.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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So why not extend our gaze across the culture as well?—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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And because she’s perceived as nearly unbreakable, when sorrow does slip through her eyes in a lost stare or a weighted silence, Torres’ expression is beautifully gutting.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hubble’s stare at the sun not only enabled the QEH scrub but also allowed the engineers and scientists to see exactly how light reflected inside the telescope—which is useful for both pointing the telescope and for analyzing future scientific images.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
16 Jan. 2025
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Once the audit is completed and made public, Trump will have a solid case to abolish it and transition to the [External Revenue Service].—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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First, as Goldsmith acknowledges, the IGs don’t determine policy beyond their own audits and investigations.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2025
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Red is a difficult color to use in interior design, as the intensity of the hue draws our eyes and makes our mind more alert.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Raising and lowering the suspension, changing drive mode, and adjusting the climate controls are easy while on the go without taking your eyes off the road for more than a passing glance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The survey found that common complaints include reclining seats abruptly, talking loudly and ignoring crew instructions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Democratic Party is the most unpopular it's been in polling that dates back to 2008, according to a new survey from Quinnipiac University.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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