- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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The financial manipulations that undergirded their fortunes get scrutinized as theft from the public purse, praise for their courage and perspicacity yields to condemnation for their conduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Ohtani’s health has been scrutinized for much of the season and even more over the last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Kalshi competitor Polymarket is being scrutinized for offering bets on disasters such as wildfires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Harry and Meghan’s U.K. return comes as British and American press are being scrutinized for their skewed coverage of Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge history.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Prosper scrutinized every face passing by, but their pursuer wasn't among them.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
