as in to examine
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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as in to die
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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as in test-drive
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Recent Examples of check (out)
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
For more of Sportico’s exclusive videos from the south of France, check out Sportico Studio.
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Mpalacio,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Fake pages can now have polished copy, realistic customer service language and smooth checkout prompts.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
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For more of the best Fourth of July deals, check out our favorite Pottery Barn Outlet picks below.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
For more of Sportico’s exclusive videos from the south of France, check out Sportico Studio.
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Mpalacio,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
Mobile checkout replaced traditional wrap counters.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Fake pages can now have polished copy, realistic customer service language and smooth checkout prompts.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Take a couple of minutes to examine one testicle at a time.
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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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Dublin, Ohio, gave a robot cop a trial run inside a public parking garage.
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Living with Gonzalez and her daughter was the first trial run.
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Of the 91 microchips, Honsal said 85 were scanned from the intact canine remains, and six were found in loose soil.
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Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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That's because Costco warehouses will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observation of the holiday, according to the company's website.
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Several stores, pharmacies and local businesses are adjusting their hours on Saturday, July 4, or closing in observation of Independence Day.
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The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Sadly, that latter group earns a new radio hit in America at nearly the same time that frontman and co-founding member Victor Willis passed away.
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Sarah finally passed away in 1998, six months after her son Lloyd’s death.
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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