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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
Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Casey’s name is on the ceremonial checks the charity gives churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Asymmetric has been writing checks between $2 million and $10 million for pre-seed through Series A startups in the vertical software and healthcare IT sector.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
This was actioned in the form of harsher scrutiny of narrators on current affairs programs and conducting extensive background checks when working with independent production companies.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
In a release, the department said Bojovic provided a valid work authorization card at the time of his hiring and passed both state and federal background checks.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The district’s website lists Ellis as the person designated to receive paper checks — payable to an Alexandria, Virginia, group called the Article III Foundation — to help cover the district’s legal costs.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The emergency shelter and housing crisis wasn’t meant to be a financial windfall for service providers, especially given that taxpayers were writing the checks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Health insurance plans send lists of eligible patients to Exact Sciences, which completes its own checks to verify someone is due for screening.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
For a budget desk upgrade, this checks a lot of boxes for a second screen, dorm setup, or a compact work-from-home station.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, Bad Bunny checks many boxes that irk conservatives.
—Ediberto Román, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Mimi Chinese checks the boxes for delicious spicy noodles and shrimp toast, while everyone knows Macchialina is the place to go for good pasta and a great wine selection.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Puffin Pass typically checks the list twice a week for changes.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Mark Kerr fact checks the movie's depiction of his opioid struggles and his volatile relationship with girlfriend Dawn.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Black Rabbit name checks Coney Island and alludes to Vince and Jake having a working-class background of some sort, but doesn’t have anything discernible to say about New Yorkers or class in America.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Late checks will be made on Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch, as well as Wataru Endo.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Casey’s name is on the ceremonial checks the charity gives churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Asymmetric has been writing checks between $2 million and $10 million for pre-seed through Series A startups in the vertical software and healthcare IT sector.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
This was actioned in the form of harsher scrutiny of narrators on current affairs programs and conducting extensive background checks when working with independent production companies.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
In a release, the department said Bojovic provided a valid work authorization card at the time of his hiring and passed both state and federal background checks.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The district’s website lists Ellis as the person designated to receive paper checks — payable to an Alexandria, Virginia, group called the Article III Foundation — to help cover the district’s legal costs.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The emergency shelter and housing crisis wasn’t meant to be a financial windfall for service providers, especially given that taxpayers were writing the checks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Health insurance plans send lists of eligible patients to Exact Sciences, which completes its own checks to verify someone is due for screening.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Every morning, with his mate tea in hand, Cavazos checks his phone to verify whether there has been any sighting of ICE agents in the Chicago suburbs.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
For a budget desk upgrade, this checks a lot of boxes for a second screen, dorm setup, or a compact work-from-home station.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, Bad Bunny checks many boxes that irk conservatives.
—Ediberto Román, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Mimi Chinese checks the boxes for delicious spicy noodles and shrimp toast, while everyone knows Macchialina is the place to go for good pasta and a great wine selection.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Puffin Pass typically checks the list twice a week for changes.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Mark Kerr fact checks the movie's depiction of his opioid struggles and his volatile relationship with girlfriend Dawn.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Black Rabbit name checks Coney Island and alludes to Vince and Jake having a working-class background of some sort, but doesn’t have anything discernible to say about New Yorkers or class in America.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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Imagine a telco app with an integrated AI assistant that can manage plans, optimize bills, and recommend new services.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new robot automates this movement, allowing inspections to be completed far more quickly and with improved accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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For 2025, lenders may meet requirements by providing interest information through online portals, statements, or similar accessible formats.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Teams also used their club’s Inter Miami game in packages to sell tickets to other matches.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bristol Mountain has the highest vertical drop in the region, two-digit lift tickets, and views of the Finger Lakes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Millions rely on them to bypass geographic restrictions, protect sensitive communications or simply browse more securely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This magma chamber beneath the lake charges the maar with millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which seeps up through fissures in the lake floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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