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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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
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Adams' attorney said in court that two weeks ago Adams voluntarily checked himself in to a hospital psychiatric unit.
—Faith Abubey, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Other retailers, particularly sites like Temu, AliExpress, and Shein, have all taken their own steps, either adding labels to listings when import taxes have already been included in the price, or adding import taxes as a separate line item in users' carts at checkout as Amazon had discussed doing.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Through involuntary collections, the government can garnish wages, withhold tax refunds, and seize portions of Social Security checks and other benefit payments to go toward paying back the federal loan.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Verb
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Boater in fatal Florida ferry crash did not commit hit-and-run, attorneys say
Central Florida home values surge, though not in Osceola; check how your ZIP fared
Paragliders invade Orlando Wetlands!
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Adams' attorney said in court that two weeks ago Adams voluntarily checked himself in to a hospital psychiatric unit.
—Faith Abubey, ABC News, 2 May 2025
Verb
Below, check out today's last-chance gift ideas, snag tickets for this weekend's hottest sporting events and more, all hand-picked by the USA TODAY Shopping team.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2025
For more options, check out our main Best TVs and Best Soundbars lists, and hit up our guide on How to Choose the Right TV to get the inside scoop on all your TV questions.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Noun
To redeem the offer, participants must present a valid teacher or nurse ID at checkout, with a limit of one free pizza per ID.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Other retailers, particularly sites like Temu, AliExpress, and Shein, have all taken their own steps, either adding labels to listings when import taxes have already been included in the price, or adding import taxes as a separate line item in users' carts at checkout as Amazon had discussed doing.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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