as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinizing
Start by scrutinizing customer behavior on their first, second or even third visit to your store or website.
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Matteo Atti, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing vendor management practices, often imposing hefty fines for noncompliance.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In February, federal investigators raided the Bronx homes of Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Adams, as part of a probe led by Peace that’s at least in part reportedly scrutinizing fundraising for the mayor’s 2021 campaign.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
The Allure name has been associated with beauty expertise for decades, steering the conversation and cutting through the noise with insider insight, a scrutinizing eye on trends, and a commitment to veracity.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Travelers can mitigate risks by comparing prices across multiple platforms, scrutinizing photos and reviews, and carefully reading listing descriptions for hidden fees.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
At least two states now appear to be scrutinizing Exeter.
—Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024
Univision, the biggest Spanish-language broadcaster in the US, has long been known for its challenging interviews and scrutinizing coverage of politicians and their policies affecting the Latino community.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Risk Management And Transparency Institutional investors place immense value on robust risk management frameworks, often scrutinizing how managers mitigate risks associated with private credit investments.
—Christian Oberbeck, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Matteo Atti, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing vendor management practices, often imposing hefty fines for noncompliance.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In February, federal investigators raided the Bronx homes of Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Adams, as part of a probe led by Peace that’s at least in part reportedly scrutinizing fundraising for the mayor’s 2021 campaign.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
The Allure name has been associated with beauty expertise for decades, steering the conversation and cutting through the noise with insider insight, a scrutinizing eye on trends, and a commitment to veracity.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Travelers can mitigate risks by comparing prices across multiple platforms, scrutinizing photos and reviews, and carefully reading listing descriptions for hidden fees.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
At least two states now appear to be scrutinizing Exeter.
—Byard Duncan, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2024
Univision, the biggest Spanish-language broadcaster in the US, has long been known for its challenging interviews and scrutinizing coverage of politicians and their policies affecting the Latino community.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Risk Management And Transparency Institutional investors place immense value on robust risk management frameworks, often scrutinizing how managers mitigate risks associated with private credit investments.
—Christian Oberbeck, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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The complaint further accused ADP & Associates Professional Inspections of not properly inspecting the ride before Tyre rode it.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy's next-door neighbor, Derek (Ted McGinley), is by his side attempting to help and inspecting the car by banging on it.Dory Jackson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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