as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying
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as in dying
to stop living
there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out
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Recent Examples of checking (out)
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Certainly no other fan base will feel sorry for Blackhawks fans, but man, what Blackhawks fans wouldn’t give to be nitpicking a coach’s decision about who plays right wing on the fourth line again rather than checking out who’ll be available at the top of the draft in June.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Variety, Mike White’s grand hotel anthology series is checking out many, many properties on the French Riviera for its upcoming shoot.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The thriller — more horrific than straight-up scary — is worth checking out, if only for the late Brittany Murphy's nervy turn as a razor-wielding woman confined to a sanatorium.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Soundtracked by a heroic overture, the rest of the vignette shows Holland performing a high-wire stunt on top of a tank and checking out his performance on a monitor between shots.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
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In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Certainly no other fan base will feel sorry for Blackhawks fans, but man, what Blackhawks fans wouldn’t give to be nitpicking a coach’s decision about who plays right wing on the fourth line again rather than checking out who’ll be available at the top of the draft in June.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Variety, Mike White’s grand hotel anthology series is checking out many, many properties on the French Riviera for its upcoming shoot.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The thriller — more horrific than straight-up scary — is worth checking out, if only for the late Brittany Murphy's nervy turn as a razor-wielding woman confined to a sanatorium.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Soundtracked by a heroic overture, the rest of the vignette shows Holland performing a high-wire stunt on top of a tank and checking out his performance on a monitor between shots.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking (out)
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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The Lions found their lifeline in the dying moments of the match.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In response to the CBS News reports, Oz announced in March an initiative to decertify any hospice providers that are found to be defrauding taxpayers by stealing the identities of people not in hospice or by overbilling for those who are dying.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Gonce would call and call, scanning the street, her mind racing.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a notification to the sheriff’s office and a multi-agency response, including the FBI, according to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS).—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Researchers spent three weeks surveying the area and collected specimens of the fish now known as Solenostomus snuffleupagus.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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My mom ended up getting cancer and passing away, and then the case just kind of went to the wayside.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The people were found Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesperson for the Laredo Police Department.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Checking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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