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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
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
An electrical check comes next.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Don’t just see that the heads popped up; check the entire cycle to ensure it’s not getting stuck, leaking or not delivering water as expected to certain areas.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Pediatricians provide weight checks, help with feeding support and urgent follow-ups for serious conditions.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
An electrical check comes next.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
Camping requires a long list of essentials, and thankfully, Prime members don’t have to break the bank to check every box.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Don’t just see that the heads popped up; check the entire cycle to ensure it’s not getting stuck, leaking or not delivering water as expected to certain areas.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
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The statement was active for Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.
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The last time someone took home the big prize was almost two months ago on May 2, when two tickets split a $20 million jackpot.
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Sponsors American Airlines and Mastercard have teamed up to give AAdvantage Mastercard members exclusive access to the first pre-sale for tickets.
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Last week, the UK government banned social media for under-16s starting next year, modeling its restrictions on those set by the Australian government in December.
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Some of the restrictions were partially or fully reversed after public backlash and court challenges.
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The fissure was visible before the war.
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
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South Korea's Kospi closed down almost 6%, a rout that sparked a 20-minute trading halt, after a volatile week for chip giant and market heavyweight SK hynix, whose share price shed more than eight percent Friday.
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The lawsuit also asks for a halt to all new fossil fuel projects.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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