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as in bills
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 inspections
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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as in statements
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 tickets
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 restrictions
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 fissures
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 halts
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 corresponds
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 stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in controls
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 checks
Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Kirkland Signature Organic Greek Nonfat Yogurt Greek yogurt is often recommended as a healthy way to start the day thanks to its nutritional components, and Costco’s version checks all the boxes for half the price.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
And while last year’s budget bill tightened eligibility checks, the goal should’ve been stopping bad behavior, not penalizing consumers.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Avoid paper checks for your tax refund Last September, the IRS began phasing out paper tax refund checks.
—Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Only drivers who meet criteria for on-road and in-car safety, in addition to yearly background checks, are eligible to take teen riders.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Last September, the IRS began phasing out paper tax refund checks.
—Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Our immigration system can and should be modernized to use existing technology to expedite background checks and documentation so immigrants can become citizens through a transparent, lawful process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The man served 12 years in prison and was placed under police supervision with routine checks, the French prosecution office said.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
For many affluent buyers, Dubai increasingly checks all three boxes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
On the surface Kiner-Falefa checks a lot of boxes for the Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Each month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel checks the price of groceries at popular Milwaukee-area stores.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Your device checks for security patches, syncs system settings and keeps essential services running.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For the special, the producers have landed a perfect host in Sabrina Carpenter, a multi-hyphenate talent who checks all of the boxes established for one version of an exemplary Muppet companion.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
New work requirements and eligibility checks every six months will block even qualified people from coverage, while private insurance costs are skyrocketing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The cannon checks all those boxes.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Some major pornography sites have blocked British users rather than carry out age checks, but those blocks can be circumvented by using readily available virtual private networks, which the government is considering restricting for minors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Kirkland Signature Organic Greek Nonfat Yogurt Greek yogurt is often recommended as a healthy way to start the day thanks to its nutritional components, and Costco’s version checks all the boxes for half the price.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
And while last year’s budget bill tightened eligibility checks, the goal should’ve been stopping bad behavior, not penalizing consumers.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Avoid paper checks for your tax refund Last September, the IRS began phasing out paper tax refund checks.
—Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Only drivers who meet criteria for on-road and in-car safety, in addition to yearly background checks, are eligible to take teen riders.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Last September, the IRS began phasing out paper tax refund checks.
—Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Our immigration system can and should be modernized to use existing technology to expedite background checks and documentation so immigrants can become citizens through a transparent, lawful process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The man served 12 years in prison and was placed under police supervision with routine checks, the French prosecution office said.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The blood test also checks for triglycerides, another type of fat in the blood that can contribute to heart disease.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
For many affluent buyers, Dubai increasingly checks all three boxes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
On the surface Kiner-Falefa checks a lot of boxes for the Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Each month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel checks the price of groceries at popular Milwaukee-area stores.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Your device checks for security patches, syncs system settings and keeps essential services running.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For the special, the producers have landed a perfect host in Sabrina Carpenter, a multi-hyphenate talent who checks all of the boxes established for one version of an exemplary Muppet companion.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
New work requirements and eligibility checks every six months will block even qualified people from coverage, while private insurance costs are skyrocketing.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The cannon checks all those boxes.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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Traditional Medicare has significant out-of-pocket costs, and those without supplemental insurance can face bills that eat up a large share of limited retirement income.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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The worst bills in any session often slip through right as things are wrapping up, when bills are passing at a clip too rapid for anyone to inspect them.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Before Moscow suspended New START in 2023, both parties carried out 328 on-site inspections and exchanged more than 25,000 notifications about each other’s activities, according to the State Department.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Less than a week later, the two lunched at Epstein’s Manhattan town house, and Steele followed up — though Epstein declined to invest upon reviewing Nautilus’ financial statements.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring Broward County's water levels are not as low, and no restrictions have been issued there, the outlook remains concerning for Miami-Dade.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rupert Wyatt, the filmmaker behind Rise of the Planet of the Apes, was at the helm, exiting and returning to the project amid creative fissures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ice crystals—usually a hazard to vegetables—create small fissures in the surface.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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