checking

present participle of check
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of checking Signing up early and checking frequently increases your chances of securing a spot. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 Before trying celery juice, consider checking with a healthcare provider and incorporating it into a nutritious diet rather than isolating it as part of a juice cleanse. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Weeks prior, Kelley entered another rehabilitation center in Arizona before checking herself out one day later, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
Verb
  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.
    Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Nihi has 25 of Sumba’s beloved sandalwood horses, released from their stable once a day to run free through the shallows, stopping to roll around in the sand and nip at each other.
    Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That might be called keeping your options open, but considering Martin has written comedy and now drama, releases music, writes books, co-hosts a popular podcast and has also started selling their artwork, these ambitions don’t feel lofty.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Relax by the wood-burning stove or in the bath that offers superb vistas of the water—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sheep.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The release of Skims’ new thong is uniquely coinciding with a wider conversation about female body hair happening in beauty now, as brands such as Billie double down on product partnerships with bush-positive messaging.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Orionids meteor shower peaks October 20th/21st here in 2025, coinciding with a new Moon.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson was not able to make much of an impact either, only catching three passes for 13 yards.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Harrison exited in the second quarter after hitting his head on the turf after catching a 21-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett.
    Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By controlling the pressure inside the robot’s body and the temperature of the actuators, the researchers were able to steer it through intricate paths.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The deal includes an option to build to a controlling stake in 2028.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Damascus also accuses the Kurds of stalling by demanding lengthy engagements on every detail, an impossible task during a postwar transition.
    Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
  • At Kitchen Lake Bridge, drivers have told stories about headlights flickering and cars stalling.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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