scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
will be scrutinizing
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future progressiveof scrutinize.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates on hold this week, but markets will be scrutinizing accompanying comments for any signals on when rates could be cut again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
The report comes during a banks-heavy earnings week when investors will be scrutinizing updates for any sign of lingering trouble after the crisis earlier this year rattled the industry.
From Reuters ● Jul. 18, 2023
The good news is: Plenty of new fans will be scrutinizing every move to see whether they can do it.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2023
Now that it's live, the repair community will be scrutinizing the program closely.
From Salon ● May 6, 2022
But even if Mr. Musk says he does not care about Twitter’s business, investors will be scrutinizing the company’s financials to see how it may affect the deal.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
