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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3
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
That meant poring over three sets of card catalogues, checking every name and cross-checking them with every grave site out in the yard.
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Inside one of the school’s six sprawling buildings just north of downtown Miami, students in uniforms hold stethoscopes to each other’s chests, practicing checking a heartbeat.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
McDonald's recommends checking your local restaurants to check on availability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Park officials advise checking schedules and advisories before planning water park visits.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Bake about 40 minutes, checking that center is set.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Cranberry nails are meeting the transitional moment—and checking every seasonal manicure box.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Small steps like checking your transaction history and using protective gear can make a big difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Schimpf suggests checking with your pediatric provider for a recommendation on a feeding specialist or mental health professional.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Inside one of the school’s six sprawling buildings just north of downtown Miami, students in uniforms hold stethoscopes to each other’s chests, practicing checking a heartbeat.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
McDonald's recommends checking your local restaurants to check on availability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Park officials advise checking schedules and advisories before planning water park visits.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Bake about 40 minutes, checking that center is set.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Cranberry nails are meeting the transitional moment—and checking every seasonal manicure box.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Small steps like checking your transaction history and using protective gear can make a big difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Schimpf suggests checking with your pediatric provider for a recommendation on a feeding specialist or mental health professional.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
Verb
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Martin legitimately pinned the Saints’ offense on almost every drive in the first half, keeping the game close, even with New Orleans leading at halftime.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Deadline reported that Disney+ has ordered a TV event featuring special guest star Sabrina Carpenter to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Out of 111 families surveyed, about 20 percent of them now own a controlling stake in a sports team, its 2025 Principal Discussions Report said.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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In one sequence, a single soldier was shown controlling nine wolf robots and six drones simultaneously, using a real-time 3D battlefield interface.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An early-morning group stop ordered by the FAA due to staffing levels, halting all flights, gave way a short time later to a delay spurred by clouds and fog.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cold causes bacteria to go dormant, temporarily halting their growth.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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