checking

present participle of check
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Recent Examples of checking At the packing plants, inspections continue, checking quality, the fruit’s flesh and possible pests. ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Do not start any new medicine before checking with your healthcare provider. Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Improving your chances of approval can involve checking your credit, reducing debt, and saving for a larger down payment. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Mic checking at their helm was my one-man welcoming committee, Ryan Bland. Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Someone runs into a problem, finds software that fixes it, and signs up without checking whether the company already pays for something similar. Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Per Bloomberg, the speaker will follow in the steps of other smart speakers lately in pushing an AI-first focus aimed at helping people complete tasks, compared to simpler smart speaker tasks, like checking the weather. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Hamberger Medical reported a high level of agreement between the two systems when checking for AFib and other rhythm abnormalities. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Stepping away from the app for a week or two, or just not checking first thing in the morning, can break the spiral. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
Verb
  • According to the University of Southampton, the cliff system stretched across regions corresponding to present-day Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Zeimetz, coincidentally or not, posted pictures at a Hammond restaurant and at a Joliet Slammers baseball game on those corresponding dates.
    Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After stopping for gas, the suspect takes off with the gas nozzle still attached to the bike.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Like actual religion, to continue on versus stopping becomes a question of faith.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Hairstylist Justine Marjan also suggests keeping curly-coily hair slightly wet with water to help with detangling and pulling it back with a wide-tooth comb.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • These figures indicate no sudden break coinciding with the arrival of the iPhone, but a long, steady decline.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In 2025, medical centers reported a surge in cases with COVID-like symptoms between early August and throughout September, coinciding with students’ return to school.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Benzina's spot kick was awarded after a VAR check penalized Algeria’s Lana Smits for catching Sakina Ouzraoui in the face with a flailing arm.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Known for his defensive skills and clubhouse presence rather than his bat, Tromp will provide a steady hand behind the plate, replacing Chuckie Robinson and providing depth alongside rookie Eliezer Alfonzo for the big league catching duo.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Ravens did that, committing only three penalties for 25 yards (the Eagles had 10 for 96), limiting their mistakes and controlling the line of scrimmage.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • During my drives in the Model Y, the vehicle was essentially controlling itself for multiple hours and dozens of miles without intervention on highway and nonhighway roads.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Later that month, the state and county asked the court for a temporary injunction halting the project while the case proceeds.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The United States Army is temporarily halting all Apache helicopter training flights after a crash this week near Fort Hood, Texas, killed two soldiers.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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