- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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Even a reading that’s in line with expectations will be closely scrutinized, as investors will want to understand which components of inflation are in control of the economy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Austin Reaves, the most beloved Laker, became the most scrutinized Laker on Wednesday with the news that he agreed to a maximum four-year, $185-million contract to remain with the team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Ms. Torghele recounts how, upon their arrival at Ellis Island in 1921, immigrants were scrutinized for signs of disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
“After the Hunt” scrutinized the motives behind subjects others wouldn’t dare touch.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Passage by passage, Stanton scrutinized and reinterpreted every part of the Bible that referred to women.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
