1
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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2
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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2
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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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
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Despite his diagnosis, Jones’ commitment to high-volume endurance training and dedication to surveillance imaging has helped keep his condition in check.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Why the extra 15 minutes for passengers who want to check a bag?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
In that case, check out the Beats Pill (8/10, WIRED Recommends).
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 3 June 2025
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
More consumers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Buy now, pay later plans generally let consumers split payments for purchases into four or fewer installments, often with a down payment at checkout.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Noun
How federal funding works At the beginning of every grant year, the NIH or the National Science Foundation sends a Notice of Award detailing approval for a certain amount of spending in the next grant year, but a check isn’t sent to Northwestern.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Despite his diagnosis, Jones’ commitment to high-volume endurance training and dedication to surveillance imaging has helped keep his condition in check.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
To check if your dog is eligible to join the STAY study, go to the Loyal website.
—Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Why the extra 15 minutes for passengers who want to check a bag?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Verb
For more, check out How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams: 5 Tips From Our Security Expert.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
In that case, check out the Beats Pill (8/10, WIRED Recommends).
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 3 June 2025
Noun
Be sure to use code SAVE at checkout to score an extra 30 percent through May 27.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
More consumers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Buy now, pay later plans generally let consumers split payments for purchases into four or fewer installments, often with a down payment at checkout.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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