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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
Synonyms




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You must check how much you're covered for and whether it's enough to replace everything, including the maximum value of a claim on a single item.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

If diners themselves aren’t pulling them out to check messages and social media, they’re likely in the background as others record Instagram videos or make FaceTime calls.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

That comparison allowed them to check whether their infrared-based estimates matched the known composition of real samples.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

Any time Al-Drimly heard of attacks in nearby Khan Yunis or Deir al Balah, he would go to check.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

“I’m gonna go check on dinner,” Arlo says, escaping to the kitchen before we can say anything.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

The fact is that the majority of checks take place when a game is on-going, and as such it would be unrealistic to think commentators would just stop speaking.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The type she is looking at has the ability to delay the start of the monthly checks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

We recently recovered the air checks from that day, the actual tapes of the broadcast.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

Molina’s responsibilities in the nonprofit included co-signing checks, keeping records of receipts and expenditures, making disbursements approved by the board, receiving dues and providing financial statements to the board, according to the indictment.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

“You heard me,” Ayanna said as she went through her checks.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

For each cup of pretzels, he uses three cups of chex.

From Textbooks Apr. 22, 2020

Eli is making a party mix that contains pretzels and chex.

From Textbooks Apr. 22, 2020

How many cups of pretzels and how many cups of chex does he need to make 12 cups of party mix?

From Textbooks Apr. 22, 2020

In 2024, two further reports highlighted observations being missed then records falsified to suggest patients had been checked.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

What began as a practical update for a handful of friends eventually attracted followers in London, Berlin and Tokyo — people who checked in daily to see whether the surf was firing in Venice Beach.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The hotel Min Zin had booked said he never checked in.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

"I've checked several times about going to the Grand Prix in Barcelona, but between the travel, the hotel, etc., I never went through with it. Here we're lucky, it's much more accessible."

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

“Enough about that. Update me on your summer goals list! What’s checked off, what’s in progress?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

The goal is get groups to make it through an entire meal without checking their phones, with free ice cream as a reward.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Long Beach officials said they continue to work to fortify the sand berms and seawall that remain, and are checking drains to ensure any flooding can quickly recede.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Milwaukee’s festival calendar stretches well beyond these two, so if your visit overlaps with one, it’s worth checking the city’s full schedule before you arrive.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

In addition to checking off my goals, I was also heavily encouraged to shop for my bird’s closet, furnish his apartment, and complete the in-app quests.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

The teachers start trying to shoo everyone to their buses and waiting parents, but they’re all checking their phones, wanting to read the words for themselves.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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