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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
Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Annual tax refunds are often the biggest checks that households receive each year, with payments last year averaging almost $3,200, according to IRS data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The company’s heritage operations teams handle mechanical maintenance, safety checks, and necessary modernizations, such as the addition of Positive Train Control, which allows Big Boy 4014 to operate independently on long stretches of track.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is why the American Bar Association is urging Treasury to keep issuing paper refund checks unless Congress passes a law rather than relying on an executive order.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There were too many new options, including suggesting a $42 shipping fee to make sure those checks actually got to me.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky State Police has received 4,863 calls for service related to the storm, conducted 327 wellness checks and responded to 413 requests for motor assistance.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Police made multiple wellness checks at the Bronx apartment where two teenage boys were found in an extreme state of malnourishment, but found no evidence of abuse in the years leading up to the heartbreaking discovery, NYPD officials said Saturday.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Volvo’s quality checks have enabled the company to offer a ten-year warranty on the EX60’s batteries for 80% capacity.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Enabling a lower cost per thousand requests unlocks not only lower costs but also longer memory, better reranking and room for additional models that can provide additional value or checks answers for safety.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
This set checks all those boxes.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
An offer occurs only when someone checks into the shelter to occupy a bed.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This wagon checks every single box.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Government stimulus checks boosted demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Salty and sweet, crisp and kicky—loaded with soy, hoisin, wasabi, this flavorful snack mix checks all the boxes (and then some).
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
And all the while, checks kept going out the door.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Annual tax refunds are often the biggest checks that households receive each year, with payments last year averaging almost $3,200, according to IRS data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The company’s heritage operations teams handle mechanical maintenance, safety checks, and necessary modernizations, such as the addition of Positive Train Control, which allows Big Boy 4014 to operate independently on long stretches of track.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is why the American Bar Association is urging Treasury to keep issuing paper refund checks unless Congress passes a law rather than relying on an executive order.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There were too many new options, including suggesting a $42 shipping fee to make sure those checks actually got to me.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky State Police has received 4,863 calls for service related to the storm, conducted 327 wellness checks and responded to 413 requests for motor assistance.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Police made multiple wellness checks at the Bronx apartment where two teenage boys were found in an extreme state of malnourishment, but found no evidence of abuse in the years leading up to the heartbreaking discovery, NYPD officials said Saturday.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Volvo’s quality checks have enabled the company to offer a ten-year warranty on the EX60’s batteries for 80% capacity.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
It’s been tricky to find a new school, either in or out of the district, that checks every box.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Enabling a lower cost per thousand requests unlocks not only lower costs but also longer memory, better reranking and room for additional models that can provide additional value or checks answers for safety.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As the name suggests, the dress rehearsal checks all procedures and systems up to just before launch.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
This set checks all those boxes.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
An offer occurs only when someone checks into the shelter to occupy a bed.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This wagon checks every single box.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Government stimulus checks boosted demand.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Salty and sweet, crisp and kicky—loaded with soy, hoisin, wasabi, this flavorful snack mix checks all the boxes (and then some).
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
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Although several House Democrats supported the bills to fund the government, prominent House Democrats on Saturday called on the upper chamber to reject the bill.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The latest deadly altercation in the city is threatening to imperil an 11th-hour scramble in Congress to get the last of its appropriations bills passed in less than a week.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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This includes obtaining proper permits, passing health inspections and complying with other standards for safety, sanitation and privacy.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
22 Jan. 2026
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Metra has stepped up their wheel inspections and rail inspections because of Friday's cold snap.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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State Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson echoed those statements, calling for peaceful, lawful protests.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Defence stocks are seeing a high level of volatility in reaction to Trump’s various statements.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Tickets MilanoCortina2026 ticketing app also has a resale platform where fans can buy or sell tickets or transfer them to different attendees.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And to celebrate Santana’s achievement, a friend purchased tickets for the annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citing recent Supreme Court precedent, the panel said federal courts lack authority to impose such broad restrictions on executive branch operations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The fact that any soliloquy halts dramatic action also poses a challenge.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2025
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The address corresponds to the Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex.—
Alexis Stevens,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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