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as in bill
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
diners at that temple of gastronomy often look shocked when they receive the check
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
made a careful check of the antique table before buying it
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as in statement
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
request a detailed check from the company before sending any money
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
handed over a check for his coat
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the judiciary is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government
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as in fissure
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
the network of fine checks on the surface would indicate that the painting is quite old
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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in to keep
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
check your enthusiasm a bit, and think before you marry someone you just met
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Recent Examples of check
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Watch the money Never pay more than one-third of the estimate up front and never hand over your insurance check to your contractor.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
Part of the process of being approved meant the animal shelter checking with your veterinarian as a reference.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Noun
This era saw the launch of a new generation of media stars liberated from any editorial authority that might submit their assertions to a fact check.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Watch the money Never pay more than one-third of the estimate up front and never hand over your insurance check to your contractor.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
Verb
Health officials have noted difficulties reaching some of the city's most vulnerable students to check for lead.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
Part of the process of being approved meant the animal shelter checking with your veterinarian as a reference.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check
Noun
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During a March 18 House vote on a Republican bill to lower Michigan's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, Herzberg joined most of his Democratic colleagues to oppose the legislation.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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But those who look to move into another repayment plan will likely face a much larger monthly bill.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Exceptions for medically necessary items will be made after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Date of follow-up inspection: No follow-up inspection performed as of July 3.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In a statement, the CHP said the shooter aimed the gunfire at a black Tesla Model 3.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Two of the artists who are on the bill for the upcoming birthday event shared comments in a statement.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The tournament is proud to offer a chance to queue up for same-day tickets; a grounds pass for a day of tennis costs thirty pounds.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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According to Friday exit polls, 68 percent of Superman ticket buyers were male, while nearly two-thirds of the audience were between the ages of 18 and 34.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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The move comes as Brazilian authorities ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and imposed strict restrictions on his movement and communications.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Many of these same countries impose significant restrictions on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, products the manufacture of which the United States excels.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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On the ceiling of their room, there was a rather large water mark and an accompanying crack and fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The standoff encapsulates many of Thailand’s long-running political fissures: Shinawatra’s family has dominated its politics for decades, but has faced opposition from its powerful military, courts, and groups tied to the monarchy.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Combine that with a high-interest-rate environment and uncertainty over peace in the Middle East, spending came to a halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Analyst Alan Gould’s new price target of $510, raised from $430, corresponds to about 33% upside ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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