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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It scanned personal messages to find the answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Some say the scanned copies of answer sheets were blurry, which may have affected marks.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In this new study, researchers noticed that participants scanned within 16 months of infection showed higher levels of inflammatory activity in white matter than those who had been sick for a longer period.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

A few days later, her heart was scanned again and still no issues were raised.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She scanned the page for another word, the longer the better.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck