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)
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget to check out our season of Chiefs game-day posters also from Neil Nakahodo.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
This Presidents Day, the brand is offering an exclusive code for SELF readers: Enter SELF at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Make sure to check out its calendar of events, which often includes karaoke — so have your song ready.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
And don’t forget to check out our season of Chiefs game-day posters also from Neil Nakahodo.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
From electronics to clothing and even car parts, American consumers may soon feel the impact of these rising costs at checkout while China retaliates with its own tariffs.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
This Presidents Day, the brand is offering an exclusive code for SELF readers: Enter SELF at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
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The Starship reusable mega-rocket, the largest ever sent into orbit, is due for its seventh trial run later this week.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
14 Jan. 2025
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This trial run at the Superpipe competition represents one of several layers of a vision that Bloom shared in an introductory letter to the X Games’ athletes and partners that was obtained by Sportico.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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After the initial observations in March, a second observation campaign has been planned for May.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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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
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According to a statement from District Attorney Sean Teare, the 11:30 a.m. arrest took place after surveillance conducted Tuesday confirmed Taake was staying at a home in Leon County, about 100 miles northwest of Houston.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team of experts is planning for a potential outbreak, focusing on public health surveillance, lab capacity, prion disease diagnostics, surveillance of livestock and wildlife, risk communication, and education and outreach.—
Jim Robbin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Austin American-Statesman 0:00 3:42 A perusal of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's travel records over the past half-dozen years or so might give the impression that the Democrat from San Francisco is just one more Californian contemplating a move to Texas.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Oct. 2024
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League and Drafthouse staffers have been busy transferring the 50,000 movies to thin sleeves, which will be stocked in cabinets in the theater’s front hallway for perusal.—
Eric Webb,
Austin American-Statesman,
22 Feb. 2024
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For its brand Chopard, De Rigo unveiled the latest Red Carpet design inspired by the jeweler’s fine watch collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The position flourishes when an offensive lineman does his job, and that has led to NFL quarterbacks giving their offensive linemen gifts like Rolex watches, and more.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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