1
as in bill
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 inspection
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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3
as in statement
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 ticket
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 restriction
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 fissure
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 halt
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 to correspond
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 to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in to keep
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 check
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Despite his diagnosis, Jones’ commitment to high-volume endurance training and dedication to surveillance imaging has helped keep his condition in check.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Why the extra 15 minutes for passengers who want to check a bag?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
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Noun
How federal funding works At the beginning of every grant year, the NIH or the National Science Foundation sends a Notice of Award detailing approval for a certain amount of spending in the next grant year, but a check isn’t sent to Northwestern.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Despite his diagnosis, Jones’ commitment to high-volume endurance training and dedication to surveillance imaging has helped keep his condition in check.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
To check if your dog is eligible to join the STAY study, go to the Loyal website.
—Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Why the extra 15 minutes for passengers who want to check a bag?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check
Noun
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The bill passed the House 321-104 and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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Terrible policy Perhaps Gabbard is sounding the alarm to discredit efforts — including a sanctions bill held up in Congress pending a green light from Trump — to pressure Putin into a meaningful negotiation on ending his war.—
Marc Champion,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Minnesota Africans United, a Brooklyn Park nonprofit, said in a statement that Boelter participated in an August 2022 virtual webinar about trade and investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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In a statement Monday, Christopher Hanson confirmed that Trump fired him from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2025
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In a break from recent years, neither event is raising its starting ticket price this year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Other prizes include a free $3 ticket, which was what the winner initially thought would be revealed from their scratch-off.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Or, a traditional lender might have loan-to-value requirements or advance rate restrictions that prevent them from financing 100% of the project.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The change in minimum lot size could be coupled with parking requirements or other restrictions to manage the increase in density.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The holiday came amid a rift distancing the King, 76, from his younger son, the Duke of Sussex, in a fissure that won't seem to heal.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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The fissures are there for anyone who dares see them.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Verb
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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That corresponds to a timeline of its operations outlined by prosecutors in their charging document against Lopez and his four co-defendants.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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“Check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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