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scanned

VERB

look over, scrutinize lightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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They were joined by a team of ground radar experts who scanned the heavily concreted property, assisting the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s with serving a search warrant at the home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The OpenAI study scanned more than 900 occupations covering 99.7% of U.S. employment, identifying which jobs will see the most pressure first, which could face reorganization and which could see more demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

After noticing similar phrasing in news releases and other corporate communications, Barron’s scanned AlphaSense’s library of company documents such as news releases, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and earnings call transcripts.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The bots scanned my lipid panels and Apple Watch heart-rate data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I scanned the faces of those coming out, but neither Betsie nor Nollie was there, nor anyone else from Haarlem.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom