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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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People are being advised to stay indoors as much as possible, and check for loose items outside that need securing ahead of the warnings coming into effect.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fortunately, you can check pretty quickly to see whether your home network is clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The platform made it possible for people to securely send money digitally using their email address, which was easier than writing up a check or filling out a money order.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

After he cut her a $25,000 check — which wasn’t legal, as it came from what was supposed to be a charity fund — Bondi shuttered the fraud case against him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“If you’ve had this book here, then wouldn’t you need a library card to check it out? You need an address for a library card, right?”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova