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
Small steps like checking your transaction history and using protective gear can make a big difference.
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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
Choosing the right person mattered far more than checking regional or ideological boxes to balance the ticket.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Workers need to be active in checking the app for new shifts.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents everywhere will be checking their local forecasts the days leading up to Halloween, trying to get an idea for how to pack before heading out with their kids to trick-or-treat.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Pap smears look for cervical cancer by checking for abnormal cells in the cervix that could become cancerous.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Hang a mirror A mirror by the front door isn’t just for checking your outfit on your way out the door.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
CaseSafe owners can track their luggage in real time for every step of the journey, from checking it in to sleepily retrieving the bag after a red-eye.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Choosing the right person mattered far more than checking regional or ideological boxes to balance the ticket.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Workers need to be active in checking the app for new shifts.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents everywhere will be checking their local forecasts the days leading up to Halloween, trying to get an idea for how to pack before heading out with their kids to trick-or-treat.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Pap smears look for cervical cancer by checking for abnormal cells in the cervix that could become cancerous.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Hang a mirror A mirror by the front door isn’t just for checking your outfit on your way out the door.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
CaseSafe owners can track their luggage in real time for every step of the journey, from checking it in to sleepily retrieving the bag after a red-eye.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
Verb
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And, of course, the corresponding wine list has been built with care and primarily features low-intervention bottles from Portugal and Spain.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The distribution of crops and their corresponding prices changed between years for both counties, led by a resurgence in walnut prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Look for signs like the cat stopping purring, stiffening, thrashing their tail, or hissing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Larson, the only Asian American to race full-time in NASCAR, has not won a race since May, totaling 24 consecutive races but thanked his crew chief Cliff Daniels for keeping the team together.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Brands raced to expand through new stores and soaring stock keeping units — using quantity as the main measure of success.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 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
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As for type 2, one of the difficulties of catching the condition in its early stages is that symptoms can develop very gradually.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tight end had a big day as well, catching six passes for 101 yards.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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During a government shutdown, only members of Congress are allowed to give tours of the Capitol, sparing staff from the extra work, while also halting a service provided for these offices’ constituents.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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