as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspect
In the second clip, Meghan leans over a table to inspect the packaging for one of the As ever products, while other items from the brand — including her raspberry jam, honey and herbal teas — are displayed.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The ruling stemmed from a traffic stop in Nebraska, where the officer completed the necessary tasks for the initial stop but then detained the driver for seven to eight minutes to wait for a drug-sniffing dog to inspect the vehicle.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Dealers are to inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as well as update the software to monitor the battery, free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Both will be inspected for damage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.
—Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The ruling stemmed from a traffic stop in Nebraska, where the officer completed the necessary tasks for the initial stop but then detained the driver for seven to eight minutes to wait for a drug-sniffing dog to inspect the vehicle.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Dealers are to inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as well as update the software to monitor the battery, free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Both will be inspected for damage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.
—Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lower Skin Inflammation One study examined the effects of black, green, and white tea extracts on psoriatic skin inflammation in mice.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many learned the depressing answer only when trying to scan badges and getting rejected by security, which treated them more or less like trespassers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Will the policy be reviewed? April 3, 2025 4:00 AM See all stories 208-703-8818 Alex Brizee covers Criminal Justice for the Idaho Statesman.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to a spokesperson for the mayor, city ordinances are not made public before their introduction, but Chicagoans will be able to review the ordinance in its entirety and engage in public comment and debate once it is brought to the council floor, likely on April 16.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Staff have recently been surveyed about their experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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That poll surveyed 1,600 people, with a margin of error of 3.4 percent.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspect. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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