- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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Harris’ level of security has previously been scrutinized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Will flights be scrutinized for bulk-cash and gold smuggling?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Harry and Meghan’s U.K. return comes as British and American press are being scrutinized for their skewed coverage of Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge history.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
When ratings are publicly disclosed, market discipline helps drive reliability because assumptions, methodologies and judgments are scrutinized by investors, analysts and journalists.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Elinor leaned on the windowsill and scrutinized Dustfinger through narrowed eyes.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
