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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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Many job applications now ask for profile links so hiring managers can check you out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Top athletes have long monitored indicators in their blood to check on their performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Mayweather did so “knowing that the check would not be paid when presented,” according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Schools are typically closed on Juneteenth, but it’s always best to check with your local school or district for any changes to summer-school schedules.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

I go up to check the dogs but they are all right—no signs of frostbite—so we continue.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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