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)
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But after a few loops, your brain checks out.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Apple Pay is offered at many retailers at checkout.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Both Tom Thumb and Albertson stores have added more staff this week for stocking and checking out customers at the registers.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But after a few loops, your brain checks out.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Shoppers earn points with their purchases that can be redeemed for exclusive discounts at checkout.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Apple Pay is offered at many retailers at checkout.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
Noun
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Aniston repeats after the impromptu trial run.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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A week or so before the main event, the chefs would work on a complete dinner and have a trial run exactly as it would be presented on the day of the event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The most interesting observation from the Zubac injury was how well the Clippers played with Brook Lopez in the mix.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Automated services cost money but save you time, handle rechecks and can catch new listings faster.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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If teams receive good news during his medical rechecks, there’s still a chance he’s selected on day one of the draft.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Video shows violent incident Police released surveillance video showing two children running toward a duck in the 300 block of Southwest 8th Avenue on Sunday.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the decade Ai has been away, China’s censorship and surveillance efforts have only grown more sophisticated, with critics now fearing that artificial intelligence is turbocharging these systems of control.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another extra girly mani for your perusal?—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Mike the Bike was unbeaten on the RC174 at Grand Prix level and a perusal of the records and Hailwood's dominance on the Honda RC174 begs disbelief.—
Mike Hanlon
January 16,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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Officials from Novo Nordisk’s Catalent Indiana joined the meeting and said the facility will be ready for reinspection by the end of 2025.—
Itzel Franco,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Winter storm watches have already been issued across all of southern New England from Sunday morning through Monday evening.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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About 160 million people were under winter storm or cold weather watches or warnings -- and in many places both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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