in check

ADJECTIVE

restrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The company quickly raised prices and kept marketing spending in check.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

He kept his emotions in check and all the experience he has gained in the last few years, developing his game, it was brilliant.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

By keeping the population of mid-level predators in check, they help protect resources lower down on the food chain — allowing vegetation, streamside habitat and other wildlife species to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

That the military was accountable, reasonable, and was kept in check by concentric circles of regulations, laws, common sense, common decency.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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