as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspecting
The following day Vaccarello is carefully inspecting a room at a nondescript building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
6 July 2026
Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in the US have developed non-invasive methods for inspecting nuclear power plants.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Rux used to work as a mechanical engineer inspecting roads for cracks that result from use and weathering.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
For that reason, although inspecting the stitching is key, that alone won't determine whether a quilt is old or valuable.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Bud Carpenter walked up to join Ed and me in inspecting the prize.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
County officials also maintained that employees inspecting the property in June 2022 encountered what appeared to be an agricultural storage building that the owner had represented would store farm equipment, not explosives.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The elaborate safety check included tightening the arms, checking the GPS system and parachute, swapping the battery, and, yes, inspecting the cargo.
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Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Finally, be vigilant when inspecting plants before purchase.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
6 July 2026
Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in the US have developed non-invasive methods for inspecting nuclear power plants.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Rux used to work as a mechanical engineer inspecting roads for cracks that result from use and weathering.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
For that reason, although inspecting the stitching is key, that alone won't determine whether a quilt is old or valuable.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Bud Carpenter walked up to join Ed and me in inspecting the prize.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
County officials also maintained that employees inspecting the property in June 2022 encountered what appeared to be an agricultural storage building that the owner had represented would store farm equipment, not explosives.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The elaborate safety check included tightening the arms, checking the GPS system and parachute, swapping the battery, and, yes, inspecting the cargo.
—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Finally, be vigilant when inspecting plants before purchase.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspecting
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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The former Republican governor didn’t state a reason for the flights on air logs, but Fitzpatrick was able to determine reasons for some trips by reviewing old media advisories and news releases.
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Safety is given to us by intelligence analysts reviewing threats 24 hours a day, by commandos ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, and by leaders who find the courage to make the toughest calls.
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At the time, AFTVnews reported that two of the apps served as residential proxy providers and were considered riskware, and that the other two had APK files that were flagged by virus-scanning tools.
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AmbiStack takes over downstream by scanning and stacking cases for receiving.
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The British established control of Florida after the French and Indian War but left little lasting footprint in what is now Miami beyond surveying the region and developing plans for future settlement.
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Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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