checks (out) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of check (out)

checks out

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of check out

Example Sentences

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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)
Verb
  • The moment a trend is approved, the system scans regional mill inventories to identify available stock fabric instantly, cutting days out of traditional sampling cycles.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Rocketbook app scans the pages to popular cloud services, like Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack and One Note.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • Each function reviews its portion, updates its own system and protects its own priorities.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Users are locked out in real time until an administrator reviews the search.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
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
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
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
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
Verb
  • The Premier League kicks off on the following weekend of August 21, while Germany’s Bundesliga starts on August 28.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The song, an ode to Sivan’s love and appreciation for women, especially transgender women, kicks off a new era for the singer following his 2023 album, Something to Give Each Other.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Checks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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