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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
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Paper returns and mailed checks take significantly longer.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chin doesn't expect the strength in memory pricing to fade, as supply checks continue to indicate that memory supply will remain relatively fixed over the near term.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Here's everything Arizona taxpayers need to know about filing deadlines, tracking refunds and when those checks typically arrive.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The National Endowment for the Humanities wrote checks day in and day out.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Need a budget-friendly mattress that still checks the boxes on materials and performance?
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
This one-bed sponsor unit in a Riverside Drive condo checks a lot of our boxes.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting (58) checks Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) dduring the first period of an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The one that checks all of the boxes, aligning with the location of my shower, the time of year, and the overall aesthetic of my wedding.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Luckily, this cake checks both boxes.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The Aoudery Button-down Shirt is just $25 and checks every box for a capsule wardrobe staple.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Pentesting checks whether failover systems function as intended during cyber events.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Paper returns and mailed checks take significantly longer.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chin doesn't expect the strength in memory pricing to fade, as supply checks continue to indicate that memory supply will remain relatively fixed over the near term.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Here's everything Arizona taxpayers need to know about filing deadlines, tracking refunds and when those checks typically arrive.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The National Endowment for the Humanities wrote checks day in and day out.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
CrowdStrike checks all three boxes.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Need a budget-friendly mattress that still checks the boxes on materials and performance?
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
This one-bed sponsor unit in a Riverside Drive condo checks a lot of our boxes.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting (58) checks Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) dduring the first period of an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The one that checks all of the boxes, aligning with the location of my shower, the time of year, and the overall aesthetic of my wedding.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Luckily, this cake checks both boxes.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The Aoudery Button-down Shirt is just $25 and checks every box for a capsule wardrobe staple.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Pentesting checks whether failover systems function as intended during cyber events.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.—
Claire Jiao,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Neither have voted against contentious bills or held up votes on the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bill aims to make homebuilding easier by streamlining some regulations that require environmental reviews and inspections.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The two companies announced the deal in separate statements Monday, confirming an earlier Bloomberg report.—
Sonia Sirletti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Conflicting Iranian statements came from two of the three members of the leadership council overseeing Iran since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the war's opening airstrikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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When there aren’t enough tickets, that drives up demand insanely on secondary sites.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Inspections, repairs, and temporary restrictions may affect daily activity.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The details of the deal that could cover ports, energy and tourism are not known but could include a relaxation of restrictions on Americans traveling to the Caribbean island.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sandstone and limestone provided fissures and fractures where these hydrocarbons could sit, and caprock kept everything in place.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The controversy has highlighted both religious and political fissures.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 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
Verb
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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