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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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From the air, a dozen species of raptors scanned the ground for the doomed and the vulnerable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

"All genuine concerns related to scanned answer books or evaluation will be reviewed by subject experts through the prescribed mechanism," it said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The way it works is guests’ faces are scanned, converted into a numerical identifier and matched with ticket data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

As I scanned the area for carnivorous ogres and other dangers, something wet hit me on the nose.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth