scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
scrutinizing
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present participleof scrutinize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But communities are starting to ask for more than job creation potential and total investment when scrutinizing new construction projects.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
But unlike the show it’s scrutinizing, “Primetime” lets its prey walk free.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
The insurer backing one of his contracts, Clear Spring Life and Annuity, revealed this summer that federal prosecutors are scrutinizing its investment disclosures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
A wide-ranging probe by the department’s internal watchdog is scrutinizing potential improprieties in the contracting process, including evidence of personal enrichment by top officials, report Tarini Parti, Josh Dawsey, Michelle Hackman and Summer Said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
He leaned down over the deceased man’s face, scrutinizing the foam closely.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
