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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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The yacht stopped as Rhodes and the other researchers scanned the water, some using binoculars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

To investigate the link, the researchers scanned the brains of 120 people in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

They were joined by a team of ground radar experts who scanned the heavily concreted property, assisting the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s with serving a search warrant at the home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Bob, a one-eyed African black-footed penguin, and Grub, a meerkat, were also scanned, along with a sloth named Arlo.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When they reached the baggage claim, Cat scanned for Rishi, but he wasn’t there.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn