as in inspections
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 checkups
Midwives provide maternal care such as checkups and screenings and are trained to deliver babies.
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups and paying attention to unusual symptoms can provide early detection and improve treatment outcomes.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups with a healthcare provider are also important.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Business leaders get routine health checkups and executive coaching.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups and talking to a healthcare provider about any changes in your body are good steps to staying healthy.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular eye checkups are a must for high-performing executives.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The organization helps music industry pros buy health insurance, pay for life-saving diagnostic tests and get dental and vision checkups.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups and paying attention to unusual symptoms can provide early detection and improve treatment outcomes.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups with a healthcare provider are also important.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Business leaders get routine health checkups and executive coaching.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular checkups and talking to a healthcare provider about any changes in your body are good steps to staying healthy.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Regular eye checkups are a must for high-performing executives.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Janice Smith said Tricare had initially approved her and her husband’s services, which included brain scans to monitor her condition, hip replacement surgery, physical therapy and annual checkups.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The organization helps music industry pros buy health insurance, pay for life-saving diagnostic tests and get dental and vision checkups.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Checkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkups. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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