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
The lawsuit follows separate scrutiny of Blueprint over its handling of discovery in an unrelated case tied to Penn State.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Making these impacts visible can enable consumers to make informed choices and engage in greater scrutiny of corporate practices.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
That partnership propels their next chapter, even as scrutiny persists.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sirén’s leadership has more recently come under scrutiny in the local Buffalo media.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Making these impacts visible can enable consumers to make informed choices and engage in greater scrutiny of corporate practices.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
That partnership propels their next chapter, even as scrutiny persists.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sirén’s leadership has more recently come under scrutiny in the local Buffalo media.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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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 media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Relax your gaze, Magic Eye style, and move quietly.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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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At the office The stare doesn’t stop at the service counter.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Still as feisty as UConn baseball fans might remember him, the original AK touched 98 MPH and had a stare-down with Jac Caglianone after a hit by pitch.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 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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In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In previous years, those sessions leaned heavily on individual development, with an eye toward inevitable roster turnover.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 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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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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