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
From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Such ciphers are easy to crack using techniques such as checking letter frequency and identifying common patterns.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Most services offer tools to review login history and security events, making checking these a routine habit.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But again, watch the amount of guys running to the football, tackling when Justin (Fields) was checking it down in late, in a fourth quarter, of a game.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
If any carry-ons exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including the wheels and handles, as listed on American's website, gate agents will enforce the airline's policy of checking those in.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The club does know that goaltending remains an issue, moving McDavid and Draisaitl to the same line weakens centre on the second and third lines and that Savoie is a better fit for the Draisaitl (second line) than a checking unit.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The burden for checking this abuse of power has now shifted to the states and to the people themselves.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
After checking tickets, the crew member escorted the passenger to the business class seat originally promised to him.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Such ciphers are easy to crack using techniques such as checking letter frequency and identifying common patterns.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Most services offer tools to review login history and security events, making checking these a routine habit.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But again, watch the amount of guys running to the football, tackling when Justin (Fields) was checking it down in late, in a fourth quarter, of a game.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
If any carry-ons exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including the wheels and handles, as listed on American's website, gate agents will enforce the airline's policy of checking those in.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The club does know that goaltending remains an issue, moving McDavid and Draisaitl to the same line weakens centre on the second and third lines and that Savoie is a better fit for the Draisaitl (second line) than a checking unit.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The burden for checking this abuse of power has now shifted to the states and to the people themselves.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
After checking tickets, the crew member escorted the passenger to the business class seat originally promised to him.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two years after the Golden State Valkyries paid $50 million as a league expansion fee, the three franchises set to enter into the league in 2028, 2029 and 2030 were announced with a corresponding $250 million expansion fee.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The average was two hours and 31 minutes due to runway construction coinciding with the staffing shortage.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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And now, coinciding with the shutdown, a key law that enabled the agency to facilitate information-sharing with the private sector has expired.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Will Shipley would be more of the pass-catching value, and Dillon the early-down and goal-line option, not to say both can’t do both things — hence, the hot hand (and hence for the second time).—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the Patriots gave it right back as Rhamondre Stevenson, who has had trouble fumbling early this season, was stripped after catching a pass from Maye.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s a reliable 1-2 punch for controlling game scripts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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That’s possible because Marie isn’t just controlling blood.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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Diggs did play in the game and made a crucial defensive play late in the second half, reading a Packers screen in the red zone and forcing Green Bay behind the sticks, stalling its momentum.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t mean the technology is stalling because automakers will continue to roll out advanced driver-assistance technology on more and more vehicles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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