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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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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
New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
The tennis player and models wear check swimwear and shirtdresses, as well as two-piece sets with a nautical knot pattern.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
To learn more about how to check or assign a legacy contact, see: How to be remembered forever on Facebook.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025
Laly which specializes in monochromatic clothing inspired by contemporary and Moroccan silhouettes, is worth checking out, too.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
At checkout, shoppers are engaged in a buying mindset and have expressed trust in your brand.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
To keep all of that speed in check are 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels encased in custom Bridgestone Potenza tires – made especially for the model's particular performance needs.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
The tennis player and models wear check swimwear and shirtdresses, as well as two-piece sets with a nautical knot pattern.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
For more information about the workshop, participants can check the Eventbrite link at https://bit.ly/42UM5lw.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
To learn more about how to check or assign a legacy contact, see: How to be remembered forever on Facebook.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Don't forget to check out the rest of our outdoor buying guides, including the Best Puffer Jackets and the Best Sunglasses.
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—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025
Laly which specializes in monochromatic clothing inspired by contemporary and Moroccan silhouettes, is worth checking out, too.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
Red Robin fans jumped at the opportunity to buy a pass granting them bottomless burgers all May, but the promotion encountered some hiccups, including the burger chain's website crashing and some customers being overcharged at checkout.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
At checkout, shoppers are engaged in a buying mindset and have expressed trust in your brand.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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