scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
is scrutinizing
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present progressiveof scrutinize (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Wall Street is scrutinizing their business performance more closely than ever ahead of their market debuts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
But it’s clear, at least, that the administration is scrutinizing current elections closely.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Guggenheim Investments is scrutinizing accounting firms and other white-collar service companies out of concern that artificial intelligence could potentially take out whole businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The company decided against the changes but is scrutinizing other major sports- and music-marketing agreements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
I put the phone down and realize, by the intense way Muhammad is scrutinizing me, that I have the remains of a dreamy smile on my face.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
