scanning

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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Hig’s days are spent flying perimeter patrols, scanning for signs of life — or trouble — until he encounters Margaret Qualley’s Cima, a medic guarding her own small foothold in the ruined world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Cameron’s production company Lightstorm Entertainment, a California-based laser scanning studio and a New Zealand-based VFX firm are also among the co-defendants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

It confirms whether a user is over 18 by looking at how long they have had an Apple account, using information from their connected payment methods or by scanning their ID.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The capability is a step beyond the shipment-tracking information widely used today, which relies on workers scanning bar codes as packages enter and leave warehouses or vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Out of bed, I riffle through my handbag until I come up with my notes from the pension bureau, scanning over them, looking for something to quiet my brain.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse