as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspect
Trump looked around the facility, closely inspecting the coils and other nearby steel products, including household appliances on display.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
While inspecting the new rail line being built, railroad officials discovered stray voltage from the overhead power lines for the electric trains was going into the rails and the ground.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
This model is quality refurbished, meaning it’s been inspected, cleaned, and tested to work like new.
—New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Natalee Silva, 23, went through the morning ritual: cleaning the stall, filling water bowls, stocking up hay and inspecting the horses for any bumps or cuts.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
While inspecting the new rail line being built, railroad officials discovered stray voltage from the overhead power lines for the electric trains was going into the rails and the ground.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
This model is quality refurbished, meaning it’s been inspected, cleaned, and tested to work like new.
—New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Natalee Silva, 23, went through the morning ritual: cleaning the stall, filling water bowls, stocking up hay and inspecting the horses for any bumps or cuts.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspect
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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There’s a single 8-megapixel camera that, again, is acceptable at this tablet’s price point, but otherwise not a camera most would want to use for anything other than the most basic use (like maybe scanning documents).—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One couple was relieved to have made it out of their hearing without being detained -- but were still scanning the parking lot outside the courthouse, nervous that agents would approach them.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Inspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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