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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
New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Rides undergo daily, weekly, and monthly inspections by park staff, in addition to checks by state regulators and third parties.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
After checks were carried out, no record could be found of Daniel having attended school.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s now estimated that Shedeur Sanders will take over as the Browns’ starting QB … (checks notes) … when Hell freezes over.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After the initial checks and washing procedures are completed, the patient can travel safely.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Widespread bag checks and use of metal detectors are also not practical in systems that have dozens of stations with multiple entrances and exits.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Reliever Wandy Peralta was of the same mind when the checks started rolling in.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Pascal Siakam checks every box.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
BusCaro makes background checks on all its drivers and also checks their vehicles are roadworthy.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The result is a home that not only checks the specific aesthetic boxes that Chilwell desired, but one that can grow with him.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Body scan technology Higher-end massage chairs use a special technology that checks the spine’s alignment and detects tense muscle areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Clayton, a bipolar, suicidal man, voluntarily checks into a mental hospital and falls in love with a schizophrenic patient, Anna (Jade Jordan).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to the Air Force, the arrival of the second B-21 will expand the test program beyond initial flight performance checks into comprehensive testing and sustainability training, as well as certifying critical mission systems and the integration of weapon systems.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Rides undergo daily, weekly, and monthly inspections by park staff, in addition to checks by state regulators and third parties.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
After checks were carried out, no record could be found of Daniel having attended school.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s now estimated that Shedeur Sanders will take over as the Browns’ starting QB … (checks notes) … when Hell freezes over.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After the initial checks and washing procedures are completed, the patient can travel safely.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Widespread bag checks and use of metal detectors are also not practical in systems that have dozens of stations with multiple entrances and exits.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Reliever Wandy Peralta was of the same mind when the checks started rolling in.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
This Cluci Crossbody Bag checks all of my boxes for such flights.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The YouTuber preps the helicopter, checks the instruments, and takes off, enjoying the freedom of ultralight flight while relying on just a few controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Pascal Siakam checks every box.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
BusCaro makes background checks on all its drivers and also checks their vehicles are roadworthy.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The result is a home that not only checks the specific aesthetic boxes that Chilwell desired, but one that can grow with him.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Body scan technology Higher-end massage chairs use a special technology that checks the spine’s alignment and detects tense muscle areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Clayton, a bipolar, suicidal man, voluntarily checks into a mental hospital and falls in love with a schizophrenic patient, Anna (Jade Jordan).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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Food prices are deeply personal to consumers, and weekly grocery bills shape their overall perceptions of the economy.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Having given birth, Maggie also has medical bills of her own.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session after his Haas Formula One car failed post-qualifying rear wing inspections.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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From maintenance, like oil changes, fluid checks and tire, brake, and battery inspections, to a variety of repairs, and even smog tests, service is available for all makes, fleet vehicles, hot rods, classic cars and hybrids.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last year, Ben & Jerry’s filed a lawsuit against Unilever, accusing the parent company of censoring its public statements to support Palestinian refugees and resolutions to end military aid to Israel.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, administration officials have repeatedly made sweeping statements about the need for broader investigations and punishments related to Kirk’s death.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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That was more than enough to truly crack American radio and sell an avalanche of CDs, cassettes, and concert tickets far beyond Albion’s shores.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah have all received approval from the USDA to move forward with these restrictions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wyatt exited and then returned to the project amid creative fissures, including wrangling over the movie’s tone, pacing, and length.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump is facing a catch-22 in the face of growing fissures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and mounting departures of scientists and experts over vaccine policy.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This timing generally corresponds to about 4 weeks before the first killing frost date, if frost is common in your area.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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If those guardrails aren’t in place, the story stops being theirs.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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