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)
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
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
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Daily specials are also worth checking out; the Saturday Cumbria Cowboy steak for two and the Sunday lasagna (with fennel sausage ragu) have both achieved cult-classic status in the neighborhood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking (out)
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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By April and May, the winter bugs will transform into flying insects and begin to mate before dying in two or three days.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The explosive accusations are the latest chapter in a saga in which Hawthorne, a 135-year-old institution in Stickney just outside Chicago, is trying to restructure its debt and save dozens of jobs while working to rescue the state’s dying horse racing industry.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The district attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed at Butler’s June 3 court hearing, according to an office spokesperson.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The position’s chief responsibility will be reviewing and determining eligibility for CIF-SS athletes.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Like India, Indonesia has been wrestling with a falling currency, and on May 20, the country's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who likes keeping the balcony doors open at night and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves should enjoy the Ocean Rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beyond surveying medical experts for their study, Pope and Dhaliwal purchased turkesterone supplements from several different suppliers and found that their quality varied wildly.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Recruitment staff are surveying several options with a view to signing at least two, possibly three, players in the knowledge that the centre of the team has long needed a significant rebuild.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Her sister had been through cervical cancer and two bouts of breast cancer before passing away from the disease.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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The video then shows officers inspecting the semi-truck.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Checking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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