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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2
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
Large increases in state funding should prompt more scrutiny.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The choice of the rookie might also draw some scrutiny, particularly from other National League clubs with pitchers who have proved themselves as All-Stars the entire season, only to be passed over for a pitcher who is just getting started.
—Steve Berman, New York Times, 12 July 2025
But the legislative body has increasingly faced scrutiny, particularly after a June 9 incident where City-County Council President Vop Osili ordered sheriffs to forcibly remove a woman, Lauren Roberts, who was trying to express concerns about the council's investigation.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
With a verdict now imminent almost two months after the trial began, jurors face scrutiny as deliberations kicked off Monday in the Manhattan federal court.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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They might be allowed to apply for free inspections if funds remain available after the prioritization period ends Sept. 29, according to an update page on the program’s website.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Who was this alien observer, whose gaze made me into a (slightly) better person, whose gaze (slightly) reduced my incorrigible self-centeredness?—
Michael W. Clune,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Jen Larrick didn’t try to hide the disappointment Saturday night, interrupting her postgame media availability to cast her gaze to the other side of TCO Stadium where the Utah United were celebrating their 1-0 victory over her Minnesota Aurora in the USL W League national semifinals.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The union’s handling of the collusion arbitration ruling requires a thorough examination and recommitment of the NFLPA’s intentions in its representation of players, regardless of the name on the top of the masthead.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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Now, the latest topic sparking debate is the Gen Z stare.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Servers and bartenders claim that their Gen Z customers respond to unexpected questions or small talk with the stare, as though simple conversation is not worth pursuing.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Lawrie said, in response to the audit, that the district is implementing a new formula to make caseloads more manageable starting next fall, that the district is trying to let staff air their concerns in roundtables and that collaboration among special education staff has improved.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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It'd be delivered with a laugh and a pat on the back and a hug, and probably some tears in his eyes for being proud of me.—
Dan Gorenstein,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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Congestion, itchy eyes, and sneezing might also occur with postnasal drip.11 Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial respiratory infection.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
29 July 2025
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Instead, the district staff want to review feedback collected from the survey.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Once the field survey and design are completed, the information is then sent to the alderperson’s office, said Rutenbeck.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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