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
During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Just 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal saw an eye doctor between 2022 and 2024 for first-time eye exams, continuing vision checkups or glasses, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Assn.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Just 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal saw an eye doctor between 2022 and 2024 for first-time eye exams, continuing vision checkups or glasses, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Assn.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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According to Lin, Chinese authorities conducted routine inspections of vessels in accordance with laws and regulations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior state safety officials this month advised New London to do a comprehensive inspection of the five-story, 30-apartment building on the city’s waterfront, and be prepared to revoke the certificate of occupancy and relocate tenants if necessary.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The infant may have sustained puncture wounds, but the official cause of death is pending an examination by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maduko’s resignation comes after former chancellor Terrence Cheng was removed from his position and transferred into a new role, following a 2024 audit that showed improper spending on meals, alcohol and chauffeur services.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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To award both honors, SDLF conducted an independent audit of the last three years of OMWD’s operations.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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After this week’s storms, survey crews confirmed Tuesday that storm damage in Linn, Miami and Johnson counties in eastern Kansas came from four separate tornadoes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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More consumers now see the odds of a rate hike, rather than a cut, rising in the back half of the year, according to the latest Consumer Confidence survey.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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The remarks, made privately but leaked publicly during King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s high-profile visit to Washington and New York amid efforts to repair strained relations, have placed fresh scrutiny on Britain’s standing in Washington at a particularly sensitive diplomatic moment.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Like Pritzker, Vasquez instead directed his scrutiny at Lyke.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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