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as in bills
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
diners at that temple of gastronomy often look shocked when they receive the check
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as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
made a careful check of the antique table before buying it
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as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
request a detailed check from the company before sending any money
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as in tickets
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
handed over a check for his coat
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the judiciary is intended to be a check on the executive and legislative branches of government
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as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
the network of fine checks on the surface would indicate that the painting is quite old
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
the announcement of bad news gave a sudden check to the celebration
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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness
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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in controls
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 checks
Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Venture firms write checks into startups.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 8 June 2026
For media, who are allowed bags and equipment for work compared to fans who must comply with a strict no-bag policy on Monday night, Secret Service and TSA were being thorough with their checks upon entry.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
With its wrinkle-free fabric and breezy silhouette, this comfy T-shirt dress checks every box.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Dunn and Price were doing contact tracing and quarantine checks, in addition to keeping the clinic open.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Furthermore, 85% of respondents did not know eligibility checks would shift from annually to every six months.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Security is tight with multiple checks of entering vehicles and personal belongings, but that is common at luxury hotels in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The app reads flights and stays, checks ahead, then nudges travelers toward choices that may save them from last‑minute airport purchases or an overstuffed suitcase filled with the wrong gear.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Larkin checks all kinds of boxes for the Boston Bruins.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
If your vacation wardrobe leans coastal with a modern twist, this sleeveless maxi dress checks all the boxes.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Vuori checks all the boxes for what an activewear brand should be like.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Meckler checks all three boxes.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
From refined cabin materials to advanced technology and even off-roading chops, this SUV checks plenty of boxes for drivers like The Knicks' Jalen Brunson.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The pest control company her family uses now walks the perimeter of the property, checks the entry points, and replaces sticky traps instead of spraying.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Noun
Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Venture firms write checks into startups.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 8 June 2026
For media, who are allowed bags and equipment for work compared to fans who must comply with a strict no-bag policy on Monday night, Secret Service and TSA were being thorough with their checks upon entry.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
With its wrinkle-free fabric and breezy silhouette, this comfy T-shirt dress checks every box.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Dunn and Price were doing contact tracing and quarantine checks, in addition to keeping the clinic open.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Furthermore, 85% of respondents did not know eligibility checks would shift from annually to every six months.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Security is tight with multiple checks of entering vehicles and personal belongings, but that is common at luxury hotels in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
That checks two boxes for Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The app reads flights and stays, checks ahead, then nudges travelers toward choices that may save them from last‑minute airport purchases or an overstuffed suitcase filled with the wrong gear.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Larkin checks all kinds of boxes for the Boston Bruins.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
If your vacation wardrobe leans coastal with a modern twist, this sleeveless maxi dress checks all the boxes.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Vuori checks all the boxes for what an activewear brand should be like.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Meckler checks all three boxes.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
From refined cabin materials to advanced technology and even off-roading chops, this SUV checks plenty of boxes for drivers like The Knicks' Jalen Brunson.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The pest control company her family uses now walks the perimeter of the property, checks the entry points, and replaces sticky traps instead of spraying.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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Emboldened, Martin, who was a high school guidance counselor, found her second calling as a food safety advocate, testifying against raw-milk-access bills across the country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Angel's family has started a GoFundMe to assist with her medical bills, baby products and accessible additions such as structural ramps to their home, as the teen was paralyzed in the incident and is using a wheelchair.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 31 through June 6 and 96 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The system is three times more efficient than manual inspections, reducing the need for labor-intensive, hazardous work while improving reliability and safety.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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BlackFog found that a third of employees have already shared research or datasets, more than a quarter have shared employee data, and 23% have fed in financial statements or sales data.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The farm retracted those statements five days later, but continued to dispute the cause of the outbreak and contest the agency’s findings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The single most expensive expense is tickets — accounting for nearly half of the total trip cost — at $31,000 for two people.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Israel, meanwhile, has launched nearly 3,500 strikes in Lebanon, according to the country’s prime minister, including in the capital Beirut, despite restrictions imposed by the truce.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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