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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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It scanned personal messages to find the answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In this new study, researchers noticed that participants scanned within 16 months of infection showed higher levels of inflammatory activity in white matter than those who had been sick for a longer period.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

During its suborbital cruise phase, Starship successfully released its payload of 20 mock Starlink satellites, along with two satellites that scanned its heat shield and sent data back to the ground during the its descent.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

By that time, one of the law enforcement sources said, officials at Clark’s school were alerted and data from license plate readers were being scanned for any sign of the car he had taken.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Akira scanned the pool and its cover, trying to figure out exactly how she was going to do that.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz