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)
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Nisbet also encouraged people to check out local resources to find others who might be interested in fighting against online misinformation.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Plus, it’s currently being offered at a 50 percent discount, with an extra 20 percent at checkout.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Below, check out some unexpected Amazon deals (including the vitamin C serum that our readers can't stop buying), find out how to score March Madness tickets for next week's games and so much more.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Nisbet also encouraged people to check out local resources to find others who might be interested in fighting against online misinformation.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay
American Express Platinum Card members enjoy perks like complimentary breakfast, 4 p.m. checkout, and room upgrades upon arrival.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Plus, it’s currently being offered at a 50 percent discount, with an extra 20 percent at checkout.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
Noun
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Mulaney’s latest television project premiered last night on Netflix after something of a trial run last May.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Rising Stars tournament represented a trial run.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Crews are doing rechecks and searching offshore, because many people fled the flames by plunging into the ocean.—
Harold Maass,
The Week,
26 Aug. 2023
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Price is ahead of schedule with his rehab and due in town for a medical recheck this week.—
Dave Birkett,
Detroit Free Press,
13 Mar. 2023
Noun
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Diminishing the workforce will impair rapid response capabilities, surveillance and research capabilities that remain essential for managing future health threats that are nearly always present such as the bird flu and measles.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The suspects were captured on surveillance camera fleeing in a gold Toyota Camry with tinted windows and a sunroof.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That data is transmitted to a nearby computer or smartphone, where it's recorded for subsequent perusal by a physician.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s been lots more happening in the snowy German capital, including politics on the red carpet and plenty of packages for your perusal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the Series watches, Apple plans to put the camera inside the device's display itself, while on the larger Ultra model, the camera will lie on the side of the watch, next to the side button.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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The security did an amazing job keeping watch over the ship last night.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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