- past tense form of scrutinize.
- past participle of scrutinize.
scrutinized
Example Sentences
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Their dating rumors were scrutinized at the time because Grande and Slater both had highly publicized splits from former spouses around the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Institutions that develop criteria for credibility can become, themselves, precisely the thing that needs to be scrutinized.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Senate committee last month, they have not been sufficiently scrutinized as a basis for monetary policy.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
That they’re examined, scrutinized, critiqued and celebrated with such richness and depth is a true treat that few legacy sequels ever provide.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
She uncurled a large map on her bat’s back and scrutinized it.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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