1
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness
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2
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in keeping
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 checking
Walsh recommends checking your credit report and credit score, too.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Banks considered that checking the immigration status and citizenship of all current clients would be very burdensome and nearly impossible, Reuters reported last month.
—Nupur Anand, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The report also recommends checking live fares and using price tracking, two features available at Skyscanner.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
What once took months of work to turn a concept vehicle sketch into a realistic animation now takes days, and checking aerodynamics no longer requires sculpting clay model after clay model.
—Summer Ballentine, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
—Adrian Ma, NPR, 13 May 2026
There have also been infotainment system updates for Subaru vehicles, and checking for available updates may resolve the problem.
—Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
If that second list sounds familiar, sleep specialists suggest a tracker holiday — a week or two without checking — to recalibrate.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Banks considered that checking the immigration status and citizenship of all current clients would be very burdensome and nearly impossible, Reuters reported last month.
—Nupur Anand, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The report also recommends checking live fares and using price tracking, two features available at Skyscanner.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
What once took months of work to turn a concept vehicle sketch into a realistic animation now takes days, and checking aerodynamics no longer requires sculpting clay model after clay model.
—Summer Ballentine, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
—Adrian Ma, NPR, 13 May 2026
There have also been infotainment system updates for Subaru vehicles, and checking for available updates may resolve the problem.
—Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
If that second list sounds familiar, sleep specialists suggest a tracker holiday — a week or two without checking — to recalibrate.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checking
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The nonprofit’s statement did not reference the permitting process, but highlighted the importance of keeping the event running for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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His spends the right amount of time catching us up on the lives, dreams and current situations of three Oakland shoplifters — Corvette (Keke Palmer), Mariah (Taylour Paige) and Sade (Naomi Ackie).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, tallying a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Leaders increasingly must learn how to orchestrate systems rather than simply manage processes—from supervising individual workflows to coordinating intelligent networks, and from controlling static operations to adapting continuously evolving environments.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Not ideal if there are non-human entities roaming around controlling whatever is up in the sky.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The order sent the case back to the original court, but with direction to issue an injunction preventing the hospital from halting gender-affirming care.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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In yesterday’s response by the EEO Leaders, the former government officials said that halting workforce data collection will undermine the EEOC’s ability to address discriminatory hiring and promotion practices.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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