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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /
VERB
examine closely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze check check out comb consider dissect explore inspect investigate look over peruse pore over probe scan sift watch weigh
STRONG
candle canvass case contemplate dig eyeball overlook peg penetrate pierce search smoke stare study survey view
WEAK
burn up check over eagle-eye get a load of go over with a fine-tooth comb inquire into perlustrate put under a microscope scope scrutinate take the measure of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect
STRONG
misunderstand

Example Sentences

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But investors have also come to scrutinize the companies that are pouring so much money into AI hardware.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But at a time of growing wariness over private-market valuations, investors have good reason to scrutinize deals, particularly when the buyers are already deeply committed to the same assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Investors and commentators scrutinize the tables and graphs—especially a runic “dot plot” of individual committee members’ guesses about future interest rates—for clues about the Fed’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Europeans will likewise scrutinize the billions of dollars of foreign cash pouring into this thing.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Mrs. Abbott turned to look at her daughter and really scrutinize her.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.