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Closely
examine
as
I
weep
noisily
(7)
Closely examine as I weep noisily (7)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
"Closely examine" — that's your definition, meaning to scrutinise something. Then "I weep" gives you "I bawl," and said out loud that sounds just like the answer, which is what "noisily" is telling you to do — listen for the homophone.