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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2
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
On the other hand, the same content posted to Instagram was more often subject to greater scrutiny, snark and criticisms in the comments.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The debate over free speech on campus became particularly fraught in recent years as college presidents came under scrutiny for how their institutions have handled a rise in antisemitism on their campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Host of building code issues Building code problems were more convoluted than anticipated, and city inspectors are being extra cautious given the scrutiny, Fine and Singerman said.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Facing scrutiny, Musk and allies have held up the example of the Clinton administration's government overhaul seemingly as a kind of model for their own.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The debate over free speech on campus became particularly fraught in recent years as college presidents came under scrutiny for how their institutions have handled a rise in antisemitism on their campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Host of building code issues Building code problems were more convoluted than anticipated, and city inspectors are being extra cautious given the scrutiny, Fine and Singerman said.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Facing scrutiny, Musk and allies have held up the example of the Clinton administration's government overhaul seemingly as a kind of model for their own.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutiny
Noun
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The letter also highlighted several violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations found during an inspection of a Cipla facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The inspection didn’t name the brush’s usual function.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were able to see the young golden retriever walking slowly away from the group, only to pause and look back, his gaze lingering on his former companions.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dressing for the female gaze is about reclaiming how women approach style.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Changes that can be detected during an examination, such as an enlarged blind spot and thickened retina owing to swelling where the optic nerve joins the retina (known as optic-disc oedema), are unlikely to be noticed by the affected person.—
Neil Savage,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jesse once again raises the bar with a bold examination of modern greed, power and male ambition.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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He was raised in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, where his fair skin and blue eyes often drew stares.—
Randal C. Archibold,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite the curious stares, Kennedy remained focused on his workout, even continuing to run on the treadmill in his hiking boots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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The agency completed an audit of Ohio's redetermination process, published in 2024, and estimated that Ohio had incorrectly renewed or terminated around 6 percent of Medicaid enrollees.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The goal of the new audit rules was to provide a more favorable framework for the audit of partnerships and improve the historically poor rate and performance experienced in IRS audits of partnerships.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those moves were all done with an eye on the trade deadline.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dorn’s principal role is as a rare character with an ounce of self-awareness, who casts an outsider’s eye on proceedings and a supportive view of young Konstantin’s attempts to become a writer.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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His firm’s work was the subject of a survey at the Whitney Museum in 2003.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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As of early February, manufacturers and service firms expected inflation over the next year of 3.5% and 4%, respectively, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey out this week.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutiny. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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