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 checkout
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Book online, and be sure to add on the pre-show BBQ dinner at checkout.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
City tours, sunset hikes, and more walkable experiences in SLO
To make your travels easy, start by checking out SLO Car Free.
—AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Your customers are stalling at checkout.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Book online, and be sure to add on the pre-show BBQ dinner at checkout.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Noun
At Foley Square, Anthony Swartz, a former officer for the Department of Homeland Security, came to check out the scene for himself.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
City tours, sunset hikes, and more walkable experiences in SLO
To make your travels easy, start by checking out SLO Car Free.
—AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkout
Noun
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The Club World Cup, which is serving as a trial run for the 2026 World Cup taking place across North America, has never reached the height of FIFA’s most popular competition.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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On one hand, that means pushing the school’s equipment past its limits (which, in the latest trial run, caused an on-campus explosion).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The observation tower crowning Villa Beatrice offers the freshest breezes, the most exclusive dining table in the region, and a gobsmacking 360-degree view of the area’s natural beauty — and its glitziest homes and harbors.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Host quarterly or monthly sessions where employees across roles share their observations, stories, and hypotheses about the market.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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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Though the method of attack wasn’t revealed, an investigation found the hacker had obtained call and location data from the attache’s phone and surveillance video Mexico City's camera system.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Police said the crime scene remains active as detectives continue seeking witnesses, video surveillance and other evidence.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Noun
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From my perusal of the list, the most surprising new member is Neon head Tom Quinn in the Executives branch.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Here’s the group, sorted by their walk rate over at FanGraphs, for your perusal.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Remove any watches, rings or jewelry that could constrict swelling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Walmart The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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“Checkout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkout. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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