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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

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

This algorithm scanned all 20,000 human protein-coding genes to identify where prohormones could be cut into peptides.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The government has also implemented a digitally-monitored fuel rationing system, where purchases are scanned, logged and tracked using a QR code on vehicles.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As I scanned over what I had written, the letters blurred into an inky smear.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros