CHECKS Synonyms: 284 Similar and Opposite Words

checks 1 of 2

noun

plural of check

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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checks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of check

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

Noun

That means even if a ballot is erroneously sent to someone’s past address and the current resident mails it in, there are checks to alert election workers to the foul play. — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 In the coming weeks, the mission team will also perform routine system checks and continue studying the outer reaches of the solar system. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 The state Labor Department annually inspects Fury 325 prior to the park opening for the season, along with daily checks from park employees who also inspect the rides in the park. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 The next step is mediation, not getting the Council to issue checks to police officers. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Further, private schools in some places, like Utah and Arizona, are not legally required to fingerprint teachers or run criminal background checks before hiring them. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 As the teams played a nondescript game, a 4-1 Mets win, the four-man umpire crew made routine checks with players to make sure everyone was still fine with doing this. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Commissioners are also reviewing a 33,000-square-foot underground visitor screening center beneath nearby Sherman Park, designed to replace tents and streamline ID checks. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Boards must apply rigorous scrutiny, including social media checks and ongoing oversight, to help prevent crises and ensure successful leadership appointments. — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Verb

And this one at Lululemon checks every box for a staple airport bag. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed. — Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 His site checks the popular campgrounds every 12 seconds for cancellations while less popular campgrounds are scanned often but less frequently. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 This spherical one checks the boxes for getting that soft, sculptural effect. — Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Sharp was one of my favorite sleepers, a 3-and-D guard who launches bombs and, despite being undersized, willingly checks top guards and wings. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Like the antivirus, Norton VPN Ultimate includes real-time protection against malware and checks files when they’re downloaded or executed. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 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, 23 June 2026 Someone with strong potential, the right mindset, and cultural alignment will often outperform a candidate who checks every technical box but struggles to succeed within the organization. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks

Noun

These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Many of the California bills related to detention facilities introduced in this legislation cycle specifically name the involvement of private operators as part of the definition of a center in the state.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of bills

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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
The inspector still makes the final decision, but the system speeds up the review and helps maintain consistency between inspections.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

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The exact credit score requirements are not publicly disclosed; however, SoFi may ask applicants to provide at least three months’ worth of business bank statements to get a snapshot of your business’ overall health.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
In the meantime, the lack of firsthand video from federal officers – combined with DHS’ recent history of false statements – has deepened skepticism of the government’s narrative in these fatal shootings.

— Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of statements

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Any restrictions on player registration would not apply to the Premier League, but UEFA does have the power to limit whom Newcastle can name in a ‘List A’ squad for European competitions.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Another issue is the characterization of the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program, which the White House cited in justifying the travel restrictions.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of restrictions

Noun

While effective in winning the war, the new government faced social and political fissures in the postwar period.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

Definition of fissures

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Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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