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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

The US company Shaper makes a handheld CNC router, as well as digital solutions that allow for straightforward scanning and designing before cutting.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Authorities have been at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores in San Luis Obispo County this week, scanning the ground for any signs of human decomposition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Cameron’s production company Lightstorm Entertainment, a California-based laser scanning studio and a New Zealand-based VFX firm are also among the co-defendants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“What’re you doing out here?” he says, eyes scanning the trees all around me.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender