ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 
ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek
double-checked; double-checking; double-checks
: to subject to a double check
data double-checked for accuracy
: to make a double check
: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure to double-check the ingredients list.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Arizona Lottery officials encourage all players to double-check their tickets, just in case lightning struck twice.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Thornton double-checked with the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
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The company is reminding riders to double-check any car before getting in and to call 911 immediately if something doesn't look right.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure to double-check the ingredients list.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Arizona Lottery officials encourage all players to double-check their tickets, just in case lightning struck twice.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Thornton double-checked with the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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