checks (out) 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of check (out)
as in scans
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying

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checks out

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of check out
as in dies
to stop living there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out

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Recent Examples of checks (out)
Verb
If everything checks out, the service module’s main engine will fire Thursday evening to send the crew on a trajectory that will loop them around the Moon. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks (out)
  1. scans
  2. dies
  3. reviews
  4. falls
  5. examines
  6. steps out
  7. surveys
  8. kicks off
Verb
  • It's equipped with the High Resolution Stereo Camera, which scans multiple points of perspective across regions of Mars' surface to create 3D color renderings.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Every animal that leaves GCAS is chipped on the way out, and the shelter scans its animals for chips more than once during a stay.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of scans
Verb
  • Cary then dies from a gunshot wound during a car case, and that swerve was not a part of the source material.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The game feels far away, and the sounds float up to the cavernous space below the roof where the noise dies.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dies
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  • The 11-member board also reviews police policies, procedures and training, and advises BART leadership.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As with other mortgage types, the lender reviews your finances and the property.
    — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviews
Verb
  • This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Verb
  • Here, The Athletic examines Jakirovic’s tactical approach as Hull brace themselves for the rigours of Premier League football for the first time since 2016-17.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The film examines both the opportunities and challenges that technology brings to childhood and friendship.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of examines
Verb
  • Chase Sui Wonders steps out in bright florals for summer in New York City on July 31.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dusk is easing into dark on the Cape Fear River when Max Cady (Javier Bardem) steps out of his car near Bluff’s Point.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of steps out
Verb
  • This exhibition surveys the breadth of his practice, and includes a reproduction of his first Pop-art show, in 1962.
    — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As the Park District surveys the community, Lerner said the most popular facility people want to see is a walking path, followed by health and fitness equipment.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of surveys
Verb
  • By the time the Liverpool game kicks off, Jaissle will still have only been in Newcastle for a fortnight.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inter Miami, seeking to end a four-game winless skid, kicks off a three-game homestand on Saturday against Toronto FC.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicks off

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“Checks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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