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

That setup also helps keep weight in check, with the entire hypercar weighing barely 2,866 lb (1,300 kg). — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

The offense got off to a sluggish start and relied heavily on the defense to keep Nevada in check until the offense could find its footing. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Seattle kept Kenneth Walker in check and the passing game was a mess. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026

Toney milestone The Tar Heels did a relatively good job keeping Toney in check for much of the game, but the star receiver finished the game with 75 yards. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 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