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check out

VERB
leave a hotel, hospital, etc.
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VERB
examine
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STRONGEST
VERB
prove accurate or consistent
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Many of the victims were staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel, where guests failed to check out after falling ill on 13 November.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

You can check out the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator, a free online tool that helps workers determine whether they are having the correct amount of federal income tax withheld.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Grab your old Strunk and White, or check out “The Elements of Style” online.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

The World Cup is different, of course — going in, I figured I would check out the U.S., keep an eye on Messi, then tune into the final few games.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The motel clerk didn’t have any string, but told them to check out by the fence around the pool, where guests sometimes tied up their dogs.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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