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as in bill
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
diners at that temple of gastronomy often look shocked when they receive the check
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
made a careful check of the antique table before buying it
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as in statement
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
request a detailed check from the company before sending any money
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
handed over a check for his coat
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the judiciary is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government
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as in fissure
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
the network of fine checks on the surface would indicate that the painting is quite old
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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in to keep
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
check your enthusiasm a bit, and think before you marry someone you just met
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Recent Examples of check
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Social Security benefits come with strong protections against private debt collectors, but federal creditors — including the IRS, the Department of Education and domestic support enforcement agencies — can and will reach your monthly check under specific conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
However, rules are constantly changing, so be sure to check with your specific airline before traveling.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Noun
On occasion, a sensor will send an alert to the control panel that stops the ride, similar to a 'check engine' light.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Social Security benefits come with strong protections against private debt collectors, but federal creditors — including the IRS, the Department of Education and domestic support enforcement agencies — can and will reach your monthly check under specific conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Anthony initially sprained his hand checking his swing during his first at bat of Monday’s win over the Detroit Tigers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
However, rules are constantly changing, so be sure to check with your specific airline before traveling.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check
Noun
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If successful, the bill will place a bond measure on the November ballot.—
Felicia Mello,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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That extra work drives up electricity bills and pressures the unit to overperform.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Washington says the largest airport in the country already received perfect scores on multiple Federal Aviation Administration safety inspections, including airfield safety and perimeter integrity.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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So, unlike a restaurant inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, failing an inspection doesn’t close Nattal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Seven parliamentarians affiliated with the group have refused to sign a statement endorsing the negotiating team, according to Iranian media.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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In the new statement, Nike noted that the unified Nike App and Snkrs team will be aligned with business partners at Nike’s Philip H Knight headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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In January, 2019, amid the popular uprising that would ultimately dissolve Bashir’s government, Ibrahim’s employer assisted the family in obtaining visas and plane tickets to Jordan.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The budget carrier shut down on May 2, eliminating one of the country’s biggest providers of ultra-cheap airfares just as fuel prices and summer travel demand are already pushing ticket costs higher.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Business travelers will find this especially frustrating, as even VPNs usually can’t break through these restrictions in the capital.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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According to a survey conducted last year by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), 34 percent of museums have been hit with the cancellation of government grants or contracts and 13 percent have been subjected to new legal restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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Once in San Diego, the gears switch back to the fissures in the domestic relationships, specifically Danny and Nia.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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That creates a fissure among the survivors, an escalating conflict through which the behaviors of young men, both for better and worse (mostly worse), are boiled down to their terrifying essence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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At the climax, the music, seemingly stuck in a digital rut, comes to a halt as a static image of Charli is busted through by a bunch of young men seemingly bringing a mosh pit out into the open.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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So far, Aoun has refused to engage in face-to-face discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a complete halt to Israeli fire on the country.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase, who threw three innings Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Braves, to triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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