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
But in recent years, judges have increasingly issued a flood of such rulings, accompanied by growing scrutiny of their legitimacy.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Fifteen edits were derived from Colossal’s study of the dire-wolf genome and five tweaks were derived from scrutiny of the gray-wolf genome.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The process used to determine the tariffs came under scrutiny last week after they were applied to uninhabited Antarctic islands populated by penguins and other tiny, remote places.
—Douglas Gillison, Ted Hesson, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
While Tesla may experience a bump in the United States, its CEO, Elon Musk, still faces sharp scrutiny for his outsized role in the federal government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Fifteen edits were derived from Colossal’s study of the dire-wolf genome and five tweaks were derived from scrutiny of the gray-wolf genome.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The process used to determine the tariffs came under scrutiny last week after they were applied to uninhabited Antarctic islands populated by penguins and other tiny, remote places.
—Douglas Gillison, Ted Hesson, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
While Tesla may experience a bump in the United States, its CEO, Elon Musk, still faces sharp scrutiny for his outsized role in the federal government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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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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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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As such, scientists recently turned the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) powerful gaze towards 2024 YR4, capturing the object in both visible and thermal light.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This documentary reverses the gaze by elevating the work and voices of scientists from unrepresented communities.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Then, tell us: What’s your reaction to the article and Karis’s showmanship skills and her icy stare?—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Decades before Rohan and Josh rented the place from Brenda (Parker Posey), a strange woman with a vacant stare and chartreuse eyeshadow, a run-of-the mill family lived on the property.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 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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The company’s investigators performed an audit and discovered millions of dollars in unreported payroll, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s another unexpected moment this episode when Hanna kills Joel McHale’s character, Kodiak, by throwing a knife into his eye.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 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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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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