Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In Grenen, the northernmost point in Denmark, Ms. Korsgaard lies in the sand on her belly to inspect the lyrically named green hairstreak, its wings “jade green on the underside, with a metallic sheen.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The air quality regulator sent an enforcement team to inspect the site Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Most schools still contain some asbestos and authorities must regularly inspect it to check it has not been damaged and at risk of releasing tiny fibres into the air, which can cause cancers like mesothelioma.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

My friend held up a chicken finger for me to inspect.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

After the other outlaws fled, authorities went to inspect the dead man and saw his gold front teeth.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

A report last year from Ofsted, the body that regulates and inspects early years education, found vast inequalities across different areas.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

Edison has said it inspected the unused line in Eaton Canyon annually before the fire — just as often as it inspects live lines.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 30, 2025

You sense it when Timothea quietly inspects herself in a bathroom mirror, wishing her life was more than it is.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 24, 2025

She inspects it crumpled surface: Any change since yesterday?

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

New homes are inspected several times during construction by either local council building inspectors or a registered building control approver, to make sure they meet legal, national building regulations.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

But "we must stay on our guard" as buildings were being inspected and aftershocks were possible, Sanz added, noting that the last earthquake of this magnitude in Andalusia hit in 1955.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

“Cal/OSHA has cited 94% of inspected shops for violations, and 20% required emergency shutdown orders,” the petition states.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

On Monday, as he inspected the mine after heavy rains, he spotted the rock.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Håkon hummed as he inspected the pink slashes.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Brad Cooper, confirmed them after inspecting the vessel.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

“With all of the different regulators inspecting the proposed merger ... I think it helps with a more robust analysis.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Ravencraft recommends buying from a reputable brand and inspecting products purchased online after they arrive to check for the Certified USB logo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Police caught the woman and, upon inspecting her phone, found she had procured dozens more babies for adoption in Singapore and Indonesia.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

All this while inspecting Mama Tataba with Christian tolerance, taking his time to formulate the message.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




Vocabulary lists containing inspect


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training