as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying
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as in to die
to stop living
there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out
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as in test-drive
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Recent Examples of check (out)
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
For more of our favorite loungewear sets, check out similar options on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In Amazon Go locations, the company developed its Just Walk Out technology that allows customers to pay for their items without a traditional checkout lane.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
For an option that buttons up, check out this Quince camel coat, also made of wool and cashmere.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
For more of our favorite loungewear sets, check out similar options on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Everything at Banana Republic Factory is currently 50 percent off, and the brand is offering an additional 20 percent off at checkout.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In Amazon Go locations, the company developed its Just Walk Out technology that allows customers to pay for their items without a traditional checkout lane.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
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While in space, the crew will be tasked with demonstrating docking procedures in Earth’s orbit, conducting science experiments and testing various systems aboard the Orion capsule as a kind of trial run for that future landing.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Aniston repeats after the impromptu trial run.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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This allows scientists to follow changes in radio emission from many stars simultaneously, second by second, within a single observation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Renee Good’s killing raised the profile of the resistance, as well as questions about the lines between observation and obstruction.—
Eric Roper,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Automated services cost money but save you time, handle rechecks and can catch new listings faster.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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If teams receive good news during his medical rechecks, there’s still a chance he’s selected on day one of the draft.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The state’s case against Anthony Bell-Johnson will be built on little beyond grainy surveillance video, detectives’ speculation and questionable cellphone data, the defense forecast to the jury on Tuesday.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance footage and analyzing digital data, including cellphone information, according to Arizona police.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Olympic schedule There are too many games to list, but our new full Olympic schedule interactive page is live and ready for your perusal.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Another extra girly mani for your perusal?—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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Officials from Novo Nordisk’s Catalent Indiana joined the meeting and said the facility will be ready for reinspection by the end of 2025.—
Itzel Franco,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
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The note also had details about a floodlight at Guthrie's home and an Apple watch.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Community members have organized visible school watches to ensure families are not isolated or caught alone in moments of fear.—
Marilyn Carlson Nelson,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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