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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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The yacht stopped as Rhodes and the other researchers scanned the water, some using binoculars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

To investigate the link, the researchers scanned the brains of 120 people in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

They were joined by a team of ground radar experts who scanned the heavily concreted property, assisting the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s with serving a search warrant at the home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

After noticing similar phrasing in news releases and other corporate communications, Barron’s scanned AlphaSense’s library of company documents such as news releases, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and earnings call transcripts.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

She scanned the trees for a few breaths, then turned back to Mikhail.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack