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Definitions

scan

[skan] / skæn /
VERB
look over, scrutinize lightly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through
STRONG
consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep
WEAK
dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of
Antonyms
STRONG
discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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The appearance is free, though Pulido’s campaign asks the families to share a QR code attendees can scan to input their contact information so they invite them to other events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Doncic, who had scored 40 or more points in each of his previous three games and five of his past seven, will have an MRI scan on Friday, Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Increasingly, people are also opting for a coronary artery calcium scan, or CAC, writes Sumathi Reddy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He said: "I would like to sincerely apologise to any patients who have been affected and recalled for a scan as I understand receiving such news can be unsettling."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I beam down my laser to test its ability to scan and analyze the soil.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.