check back

verb

checked back; checking back; checks back
informal
: to return to a place, person, etc., in order to try something again or to get additional information
We are not hiring today, but check back next month.

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Keep checking back in the coming days for the latest discounts from Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, and more. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Be sure to vote on your favorite look of the night—and check back to see which A-list ensemble won the red carpet! — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 With Landon set to return, will Bush’s Cass also be checking back in? — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026 But the boy’s parents checked back in over several months, reporting that the rash faded and then completely resolved. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check back

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“Check back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20back. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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