scanned

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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"If these families leave, what will be left for us?" asked Martin, as he scanned his nearly full restaurant.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Some residents of Banham Zoo, near Attleborough, including penguins, a vulture, a cheetah, a tiger and a sloth, were scanned using the equipment, which produces detailed images of bones, organs and soft tissue.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

At issue more broadly is the legal status of the vast amount of privately stored data that can be easily scanned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The OpenAI study scanned more than 900 occupations covering 99.7% of U.S. employment, identifying which jobs will see the most pressure first, which could face reorganization and which could see more demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

As usual, she scanned the dirt for prints.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer