as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
the vet gave the kitten a checkup, then reassuringly declared her in fine health
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of checkup
Just 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal saw an eye doctor between 2022 and 2024 for first-time eye exams, continuing vision checkups or glasses, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Assn.
—
Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Another study published last year found that Medicaid recipients with doulas had a 47% lower risk of C-sections and a 29% lower risk of preterm birth and were 46% more likely to go to a postpartum checkup.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for checkup
Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Another study published last year found that Medicaid recipients with doulas had a 47% lower risk of C-sections and a 29% lower risk of preterm birth and were 46% more likely to go to a postpartum checkup.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for checkup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkup
Noun
-
The mayor added that compliance with the new requirements will be ensured through the city’s established permitting and inspection processes.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
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,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In the early 1990s, Kaufman started at Snapple in its audit department.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
-
The state Public Utilities Commission would have to consider the audits’ findings before agreeing to raise customer rates to cover even more wildfire spending.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Ahead of the Whitney Museum’s 2015 retrospective for Frank Stella—the museum’s first career-spanning survey for any artist at its new downtown building—dealers and advisers were already treating the exhibition as a market catalyst.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
-
This dynamic has left some 51% of Gen Z graduates with regrets about pursuing a degree altogether, a 2025 Indeed survey found.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
From Prince Harry's estrangement to the fallout over the former Prince Andrew, multiple members of the immediate royal family have been the topic of intense scrutiny over the last few years.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The partnership arrives as Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal scrutiny over monopolistic practices, signaling growing momentum for independent music venue support.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Checkup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkup. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
