checking up on

phrase

present participle of check up on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking up on
checking into
Phrase
  • Parents checking into a hotel with little ones in tow may think to wipe down the TV remote first, but research and inspector practices point to a few other surfaces worth a quick look at check-in.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The weekend kicked off with the couple’s families all checking into The Royce in downtown Newport a few days early.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Checking up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking%20up%20on. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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