1
as in corresponding
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 stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in keeping
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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Recent Examples of checking
Often that means checking snowpack stability.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start by checking the care label for best cleaning practices.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
According to her, Dando’s latest issues began a few weeks prior to him checking into the hospital.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Volunteer Isaac Iles works in the computer room two days a week, helping clients with tasks such as creating résumés and checking email.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
This isn’t about checking a box.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Ludington lottery club discovered the win by checking their numbers after finding out via a Michigan Lottery Facebook post that a winning ticket had been sold in Ludington, according to the club's representative.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start by checking the care label for best cleaning practices.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
According to her, Dando’s latest issues began a few weeks prior to him checking into the hospital.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Volunteer Isaac Iles works in the computer room two days a week, helping clients with tasks such as creating résumés and checking email.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
This isn’t about checking a box.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Ludington lottery club discovered the win by checking their numbers after finding out via a Michigan Lottery Facebook post that a winning ticket had been sold in Ludington, according to the club's representative.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eventually Trump himself entered the hall—now as quiet as a library—and began making his way very slowly down the red carpet with the First Lady, stopping every few steps to take a question.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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For families Families are welcome and kids seem rather well behaved, keeping the with the resort’s chill vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The quote was apt considering that after her win — her first medal since scoring a silver in the combined at the 2018 games in Pyeongchang following an 0-8 string of loses at the Winter Games — Shiffrin talked about pushing away the criticism and keeping her eyes on the prize.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020-21, there has been a drop in the share of moderate- and high-pressure open-play goals from outside the penalty area, coinciding with an increase in the rate of low-pressure goals.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first date is June 11, coinciding with the World Cup’s opening match in Mexico City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nataliia Sukhar left her home in northeastern Kharkiv after the war broke out, catching a 15-hour train to Berlin with her then 5-year-old son, Gleb, on a journey followed by NBC News.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Andrea gets up and hurries across the street, catching the doctor at the clinic entrance.—
Rodrigo Hasbún,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, Dane announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells controlling muscles throughout the body.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the plaintiffs want a temporary restraining order halting further development of Beall’s property.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gage Lattimore scored 21 points and North Carolina Central beat Morgan State 80-76 on Monday night, halting the Bears' six-game winning streak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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