in check

phrase

: under restraint or control

trying to keep his emotions in check

Examples of in check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many families hunt deer and prize the meat, especially on Molokaʻi, but hunting alone hasn’t kept numbers in check. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Keeping those rises in check is part of managing glucose levels day to day, which can help lower the risk of related health complications over time. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026

This demographic growth is premised on ecological deregulation, a breaking of the various barriers that hold population numbers in check. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Beyond keeping sweat in check, the aerosol formula helps leave underarms feeling soft and comfortable with sunflower seed oil. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in check

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck