Definitions

check on

VERB

corroborate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate confirm justify substantiate validate verify

STRONG

approve certify document endorse establish okay prove ratify strengthen support sustain

WEAK

bear out check out check up declare true double-check give nod rubber-stamp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disprove invalidate veto

STRONG

contradict deny disagree disapprove discredit oppose refuse reject

WEAK

disallow disclaim refute

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check on

“But I’ll check on that as soon I get home.”

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

There, it was Morocco who were awarded a stoppage-time penalty following a VAR check on El Hadji Malick Diouf's challenge on Brahim Diaz.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

New York has designated hundreds of public buildings as cooling centers, extended public swimming pool hours, dispatched volunteers to check on vulnerable residents, and opened "pop up" cooling stations with misting fans and wet towels.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Bottom line: Those who are vulnerable need to take special care, and those who know anyone vulnerable, including family or neighbors, should check on them.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

I hope it’s still there when I go check on them after dinner.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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