- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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In all cases, they take time to be scrutinized and counted.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The actor hosts a 20-part series on the History Channel that pulls off the seemingly impossible by offering a fresh perspective on our most studied and scrutinized war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
As Monteiro notes, “When we go to a film festival, the pageantry is a big part of the presentation, and I don’t think there is any pageant that is as glamorous and scrutinized as Cannes.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He scrutinized Meggie so thoroughly she felt quite embarrassed and didn’t know where to look.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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