as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
the vet gave the kitten a checkup, then reassuringly declared her in fine health
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Recent Examples of checkup
This reader asked if getting dental X-rays at regular checkups would increase the risk of cancer.
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
By the first checkup at three months, the corneas of seven (50%) of the participants had been completely restored.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
By the first checkup at three months, the corneas of seven (50%) of the participants had been completely restored.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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Upon inspection, officers found that McKenzie was not licensed to drive the 18-wheeler and that the truck’s grain hopper trailer contained 18 people.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Foundation also hasn’t submitted an annual audit that was due March 31.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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Peter Hadler, deputy commissioner of DSS, said that the officials that were dismissed had played a critical role in the program’s success, from reviewing the state’s plan for distributing the funding to conducting audits.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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But not everyone retires — an AARP survey last year found that a quarter of people over 50 expect to never leave their jobs.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The survey found that 51% of respondents disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president, versus 43% who view his efforts positively.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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