as in inspection
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 checkup
Get regular checkups: Regular medical checkups and screenings can help detect liver issues early, allowing for timely intervention and management.
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
In the summer of 2018, 59-year-old David Gould went for his annual checkup, expecting to hear the usual: Everything looks fine.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Big banks have long called for changes to the Federal Reserve's stress tests, a regular checkup on the sector's health.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Treatments for alternative and holistic therapies may be included, but read your policy to be sure
Wellness plan
Usually offered as an add-on to an accident and illness policy, a wellness plan covers routine care like vaccines, checkups, microchipping, preventative care and teeth cleaning.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
In the summer of 2018, 59-year-old David Gould went for his annual checkup, expecting to hear the usual: Everything looks fine.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Big banks have long called for changes to the Federal Reserve's stress tests, a regular checkup on the sector's health.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Treatments for alternative and holistic therapies may be included, but read your policy to be sure
Wellness plan
Usually offered as an add-on to an accident and illness policy, a wellness plan covers routine care like vaccines, checkups, microchipping, preventative care and teeth cleaning.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for checkup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
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The recall follows an FDA inspection that revealed undeclared allergens on the product labels.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, the Division of Oil and Public Safety, and the Mine Training and Safety Program concluded their safety inspection of the mine last month, according to a final report released Thursday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok is not the first technology company with Chinese ties to face intense regulatory examination in Washington.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Velasquez also remains out of jail custody, which has been his status since Bocanegra granted him $1 million bail and monitored release after a November 2022 preliminary examination that advanced his case toward trial.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Eline Entertainment Group, Inc. identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including the lack of a functioning audit committee and inadequate segregation of duties.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Concerningly, a 2024 audit of 5,000 businesses’ websites revealed that 75% of organizations did not honor a person’s right to opt out of being tracked by online trackers.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The survey found that common complaints include reclining seats abruptly, talking loudly and ignoring crew instructions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Democratic Party is the most unpopular it's been in polling that dates back to 2008, according to a new survey from Quinnipiac University.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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For some, that may be a public charter school that receives scrutiny from local or state school boards but is given more flexibility than traditional public K-12 schools.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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Three of President Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will face the scrutiny of Senate committees this week -- Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kash Patel.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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