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scanning

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 researchers used near-field scanning measurements to directly observe the narwhal-shaped wavefunctions in action.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Hig’s days are spent flying perimeter patrols, scanning for signs of life — or trouble — until he encounters Margaret Qualley’s Cima, a medic guarding her own small foothold in the ruined world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It confirms whether a user is over 18 by looking at how long they have had an Apple account, using information from their connected payment methods or by scanning their ID.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

This level of detail was not accessible using traditional diffraction or scanning probe techniques.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

She studied the group, scanning their faces, but betraying none of her own thoughts.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan