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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
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The Sheriff's Office said the family at last check did not wish to speak with the media.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should check with their city, county, or state government, as well as with the power company.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Roblox says its age check is to group users of similar ages together and to limit features for users who are 12 or younger.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The Sheriff's Office said the family at last check did not wish to speak with the media.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
On the surface Kiner-Falefa checks a lot of boxes for the Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should check with their city, county, or state government, as well as with the power company.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check
Noun
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The first major task for Takaichi when the lower house reconvenes in mid-February is to work on a budget bill, delayed by the election, to fund economic measures that address rising costs and sluggish wages.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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The university said a mechanical contractor verified the system was safely shut down, and the school's maintenance team will coordinate with the fire department Thursday morning to conduct a thorough final inspection prior to the building reopening.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The most recent inspection was on December 29, 2025, and passed with conditions for additional inspections that would be required before any Use and Occupancy certificate could be issued.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Four people, including some children, were hurt when a 49-year-old man drove into the front of the Truckee Safeway on Saturday afternoon, town police said in a statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company also points out that pigeons can operate in areas where drones face airspace restrictions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The golden mussel is a serious threat, and officials say most boat owners seem to understand that and accept the new restrictions.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
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American officials are seeking to press for an end to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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The system naturally tries to settle into its lowest-energy state, which corresponds to the best solution to the problem.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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