scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
scrutinizes
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present tense formof scrutinize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Polymarket parted ways with its chief marketing officer as the prediction-market operator scrutinizes its promotional tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Times looks back at a devastating year, scrutinizes official response and makes the case for being better prepared next time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
Meanwhile, an explosion of popular literature scrutinizes those rules and places white people’s elevated status in sharp relief.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2025
Now, she is moving again—this time into the House of Lords, the United Kingdom’s unelected upper legislative chamber that scrutinizes, amends, and approves proposed legislation.
From Science Magazine ● May 10, 2024
“I know, dearest, and it wasn’t very polite,” Hector says as he guides her closer to the chair, where the man scrutinizes her with eyes that are almost as light and grey as his suit.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
