as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying
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as in to die
to stop living
there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out
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as in test-drive
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Recent Examples of check (out)
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Also check out the times, still subject to change, on Bayfront Park’s Instagram.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Or even better, use self-checkout to avoid the evil, uncaring cashier or bag person.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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Verb
According to Harvard Health, get checked out if your diarrhea is bloody, comes with a fever or severe abdominal pain or if loose stools last longer than five days.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Also check out the times, still subject to change, on Bayfront Park’s Instagram.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Noun
Once verified, you’ll be granted a unique Salomon student discount code which can be applied at checkout for eligible purchases.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Or even better, use self-checkout to avoid the evil, uncaring cashier or bag person.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
Verb
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Mamdani might be a progressive determined not to let his agenda die under a pile of rookie mistakes and fiscal naiveté.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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All died in the turbulent waters of Lake Michigan while vacationing in South Haven, where public outrage over the lack of lifeguards has been building.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly, who rates DraftKings a buy, wrote Thursday that the company's push into prediction markets via the World Cup will serve as a trial run to prepare the platform for a rush of volume in the fall to coincide with the NFL season.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The company behind the plan has already begun pilot testing in preparation for a 100-home trial run this year.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Verb
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And there are thoughts about airing the program at other times of the year, with executives scanning game calendars.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Guests will be prodded to scan QR codes to further go behind-the-scenes, that is if they’re not distracted watching the coaster, which will launch directly above them and then go on a journey through multiple inversions on the side of a hill.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The Cougars fell 34-7 to the Red Raiders in their championship game, a slightly larger margin of defeat than Alabama’s 21-point loss to the Bulldogs.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Cronin highlighted the fact that in his team-high 38 minutes, Dent did a lot to wear down Ducks defenders – whether or not his shots were falling, as fickle as shots can be.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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What unites them is a focus on intervention rather than observation.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The observations revealed that CRISTAL-02 is forming stars at roughly twice the rate of similar galaxies from the same era.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Buffaloes are, as promised by promoters, a power conference foe for the Aztecs in the inaugural game honoring San Diego native Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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