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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scanning

The team used single-cell sequencing, advanced image analysis and high-resolution 3D X-ray scanning to build a detailed map of human finger joints as they developed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

"I have come here looking for my son," said Kalka Sharda, scanning the list in desperation.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

They've already begun scanning the building in case a digital recreation is required.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Wide-field time-domain surveys make this possible by repeatedly scanning large regions of the sky and tracking objects whose brightness changes.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Then she held her out at arm’s length, scanning her face, hands, body.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins