- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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Lawyers who’d scrutinized the deal were leaning toward recommending a lawsuit challenging it on anticompetitive grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
In all cases, they take time to be scrutinized and counted.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
She sets screens that get scrutinized as if by the most vigilant TSA agent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Ahead of SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO on Friday, many investors have closely scrutinized the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to understand how the business is doing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
She uncurled a large map on her bat’s back and scrutinized it.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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