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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
NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Let’s stipulate that some of these fact checks are identifying unfactual statements.
—Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
In addition to cutting big checks for talent, Meta is pouring tens of billions of dollars into data center projects to expand its AI computing footprint.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Although personal checks typically expire after six months, Richards and Sheen, 60, appear to be on good terms these days — even without the $1 million — nearly two decades after their tumultuous 2006 divorce.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks Paper checks for Social Security benefits will be a thing of the past come 2026.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The adjustment to the COLA payments will be reflected in seniors' January Social Security checks.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
McGoey pointed to the importance of shell-casing analysis, phone records and property checks to determine whether the crime was personal or financial.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Late checks will be made on Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch, as well as Wataru Endo.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Nécessaire The Lip Balm, a 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner, checks all those boxes and then some.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
When the Patriots pass If Drake Maye checks the ball down a little faster Sunday, this is why.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Bobo, a depressive with a habit of finding a pick-me-up at the bottom of a bottle, checks into rehab and puts a plug in the jug for good; Ferrara’s father never dries up, and in 1980 follows his first suicide attempt with a second, successful one.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Regina Jackson checks all of these boxes and more.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
If Flacco checks the aforementioned boxes and the Bengals make the postseason, his bonuses would double.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
ChatGPT checks your calendar, remembers preferences, processes payment and confirms delivery.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
For a budget desk upgrade, this checks a lot of boxes for a second screen, dorm setup, or a compact work-from-home station.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Let’s stipulate that some of these fact checks are identifying unfactual statements.
—Tim Graham, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
In addition to cutting big checks for talent, Meta is pouring tens of billions of dollars into data center projects to expand its AI computing footprint.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Although personal checks typically expire after six months, Richards and Sheen, 60, appear to be on good terms these days — even without the $1 million — nearly two decades after their tumultuous 2006 divorce.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks Paper checks for Social Security benefits will be a thing of the past come 2026.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The adjustment to the COLA payments will be reflected in seniors' January Social Security checks.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
McGoey pointed to the importance of shell-casing analysis, phone records and property checks to determine whether the crime was personal or financial.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Late checks will be made on Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch, as well as Wataru Endo.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Btfbm Crewneck Sweater Every great outfit starts with a good crewneck, and the Btfbm Sweater checks every box.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Nécessaire The Lip Balm, a 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner, checks all those boxes and then some.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
When the Patriots pass If Drake Maye checks the ball down a little faster Sunday, this is why.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Bobo, a depressive with a habit of finding a pick-me-up at the bottom of a bottle, checks into rehab and puts a plug in the jug for good; Ferrara’s father never dries up, and in 1980 follows his first suicide attempt with a second, successful one.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Regina Jackson checks all of these boxes and more.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
If Flacco checks the aforementioned boxes and the Bengals make the postseason, his bonuses would double.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
ChatGPT checks your calendar, remembers preferences, processes payment and confirms delivery.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
For a budget desk upgrade, this checks a lot of boxes for a second screen, dorm setup, or a compact work-from-home station.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checks
Noun
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Imagine a telco app with an integrated AI assistant that can manage plans, optimize bills, and recommend new services.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new robot automates this movement, allowing inspections to be completed far more quickly and with improved accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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For 2025, lenders may meet requirements by providing interest information through online portals, statements, or similar accessible formats.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Teams also used their club’s Inter Miami game in packages to sell tickets to other matches.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bristol Mountain has the highest vertical drop in the region, two-digit lift tickets, and views of the Finger Lakes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Millions rely on them to bypass geographic restrictions, protect sensitive communications or simply browse more securely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This magma chamber beneath the lake charges the maar with millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which seeps up through fissures in the lake floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Checks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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