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
And to be able to be in the workforce and not checking your cell phone at a work meeting is always really important.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
There should be some testing out and checking the other’s game plan, but this will still be must-watch TV as the Knicks battle the Spurs in Game 1.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
When the conductor arrived at the scene, Goetz played the Good Samaritan, checking to make sure bystanders in the train car were unharmed.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The worker was checking the area for a water leak.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Brokaw recommends checking the blade clearance by quickly rotating the blade by hand.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Sharp, a mother of three, is constantly up, checking to make sure Cambrie is breathing.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
—Adrian Ma, NPR, 27 May 2026
Walsh recommends checking your credit report and credit score, too.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
There should be some testing out and checking the other’s game plan, but this will still be must-watch TV as the Knicks battle the Spurs in Game 1.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
When the conductor arrived at the scene, Goetz played the Good Samaritan, checking to make sure bystanders in the train car were unharmed.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The worker was checking the area for a water leak.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Brokaw recommends checking the blade clearance by quickly rotating the blade by hand.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Sharp, a mother of three, is constantly up, checking to make sure Cambrie is breathing.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
—Adrian Ma, NPR, 27 May 2026
Walsh recommends checking your credit report and credit score, too.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The campaign is set on the streets of Los Angeles, catching Cameli in off-duty moments with candid, understated and personal imagery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Who will emerge as new quarterback Malik Willis’ biggest pass-catching threat?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And there’s a chance the Giants vote against Sacramento as an expansion site because the Giants want to continue controlling the market.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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Joby is most of the way through Phase 4 and has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Certification.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, the discomfort returned shortly after, halting his progress.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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