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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scanned

Teachers scooped up the stragglers and ushered them into the shelter's entrance, while the cleaner scanned the playground, muttering as she checked that no one had been left behind.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Now every piece of post that enters the jail is scanned for moisture.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Reporters from The Assembly and ProPublica scanned a state of North Carolina website that details how to file a notice of intent to open a private school.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

We headed for the United Club but when I scanned my boarding pass at the e-gate it didn’t let me through.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

She bit her bottom lip and scanned the room to be sure she hadn't missed her.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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