1
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
Their once-close relationship came under scrutiny again on Thursday when billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk alleged the president was a party to Epstein’s dubious behavior.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Sometimes the scrutiny is subtle: eyes drifting to my roots before landing on my face.
—Sophie Meharenna, Allure, 6 June 2025
Lopez and the sheriff's office also came under scrutiny in 2022 after a 20-year-old was shot and killed by deputies, according to local television station WESH.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Hill Republicans have so far stuck together to protect Trump and, by extension, Musk from any real scrutiny.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 June 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Sometimes the scrutiny is subtle: eyes drifting to my roots before landing on my face.
—Sophie Meharenna, Allure, 6 June 2025
Lopez and the sheriff's office also came under scrutiny in 2022 after a 20-year-old was shot and killed by deputies, according to local television station WESH.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Hill Republicans have so far stuck together to protect Trump and, by extension, Musk from any real scrutiny.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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With a conqueror’s gaze, Paris coolly weighs the situation.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Internet users were quick to question the target audience of this release, with many fans criticizing the Euphoria star for catering to the male gaze and rewarding her objectifiers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On cross examination, defense attorneys introduced evidence showing Jane expressed gratitude for Combs during the trip.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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The new photo contrasts the January depiction of the president, which showed the president seemingly lit from below – drawing comparisons to a camper with a flashlight under their chin telling ghost stories – and casting what could be perceived as a menacing stare at the lens.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Cohen then asked, which was met with a shocked stare from Anthony.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Traditional audit or governance committees are usually stacked with financial experts.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Ignore the audit and the social‑threat spiral will hit faster than your next quarterly call.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Monitor and recalibrate: Keep a close eye on your KPIs.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The main idea is to look at the world through the eyes of a child.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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New survey research from McKinsey found that 71% of respondents said their organizations regularly use GenAI in at least one business function, an increase of 6% from the 2024 survey.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Americans’ worries over inflation tempered in May, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday, signaling rising consumer optimism following shifts in US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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