CHECKS Synonyms: 284 Similar and Opposite Words

checks 1 of 2

noun

plural of check

as in bills

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 inspections

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 statements

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 tickets

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 restrictions

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 fissures

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 halts

the stopping of a process or activity the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration

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checks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of check

as in corresponds

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 stops

to bring (something) to a standstill a tree finally checked the skidding car

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as in controls

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 checks

Noun

The law will expand background checks for adults living with guardians and create a new Child Welfare Ombudsman, which is an independent advocate inside the attorney general's office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 While at least six Democrats are dipping into their campaign treasuries to redistribute Swalwell’s donations, others who have received checks from his PAC have not yet even issued statements condemning the allegations against him. —

Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026 Developers making games for children and younger teens will now need to undergo ID checks among other measures, Roblox said. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 The top 12 finishers will get checks for at least $517,500, and those who missed the cut will take home $25,000. —

Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2026 This time, economists say the job market and consumer spending are weaker, and there are no large government stimulus checks being issued to spur demand. —

Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026 The audience doesn’t care who signs the checks. —

Jonathan Hunt, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026 The spacecraft had earlier entered a high Earth orbit extending roughly 46,000 miles above the planet for system checks before committing to its lunar trajectory. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026 Approximately 50 checks were written from APS’s account to Elletson, according to those records. —

Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026

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Coleman checks almost every box as a complementary back. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 O'Neal checks into the hospital, but this visit feels different. —

Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Full of ham, potatoes, peppers, and savory flavors, this recipe checks the box off on most major food groups. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Ross-Lonergan analyzes data from Microboone, which checks Miniboone’s work by using next-generation technology capable of tracking the subatomic fireworks neutrinos can produce. —

Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 And so Ramon checks all those boxes. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 When security is the priority, Travelon is one of the most reliable brands out there—and this compact phone pouch checks every box. —

Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026 Autopilot reads borrower documents, checks them, updates the file, and kicks off follow‑ups—turning work that took days into seconds, while humans and existing systems still make the final call. —

Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 This checks every technical reversal box. —

Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks

Noun

Assembly Bill 46, which is in a Senate committee, is the furthest along of three reform bills in the legislative process.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
Grocery bills will cause mass distress in checkout lines.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026