Definitions

check over

[chek-oh-ver] / ˈtʃɛkˌoʊ vər /

VERB

browse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flip through leaf through peruse read scan skim

STRONG

feed graze nibble survey

WEAK

dip into examine cursorily get the cream give the once-over glance at hit the high spots inspect loosely once over lightly pass an eye over read here and there riff through riffle through run through skip through thumb through wander

VERB

canvass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate consult inspect scrutinize solicit

STRONG

analyze apply argue campaign check debate dispute electioneer examine investigate review run scan sift study survey ventilate

Antonyms

STRONG

agree go along ignore neglect

VERB

case

Synonyms

STRONG

canvass examine inspect scrutinize study view

WEAK

check out check up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

overlook

STRONG

ignore neglect

VERB

investigate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider examine explore inspect interrogate probe question review scrutinize search study

STRONG

bug case delve dig eyeball frisk inquire muckrake poke prospect pry read reconnoiter research scout sift spy tap wiretap

WEAK

be all ears check out check up feel out give the once-over go into inquisite listen in look into look over make inquiry nose around put to the test run down stake out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer forget ignore neglect reply

STRONG

leave alone overlook

VERB

probe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out delve into dig examine inquire interrogate penetrate poke scrutinize sift verify

STRONG

ask catechize check eye pierce prod prospect query quiz search sound study test

WEAK

check up feel around feel out go into look into put out a feeler sound out test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer misunderstand

STRONG

ignore reply

VERB

riffle

Synonyms

STRONG

feed graze leaf nibble peruse read scan skim survey thumb

WEAK

dip into examine cursorily flip through get the cream give the once-over glance at hit the high spots inspect loosely leaf through once over lightly pass an eye over read here and there riff through riffle through run through skip through thumb through wander

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect

VERB

scrutinize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze check check out comb consider dissect explore inspect investigate look over peruse pore over probe scan sift watch weigh

STRONG

candle canvass case contemplate dig eyeball overlook peg penetrate pierce search smoke stare study survey view

WEAK

burn up eagle-eye get a load of go over with a fine-tooth comb inquire into perlustrate put under a microscope scope scrutinate take the measure of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore neglect

STRONG

misunderstand

VERB

study

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inspect investigate read research scrutinize survey view

STRONG

brainstorm canvass case compare deliberate figure peruse scope

WEAK

check out check up do research give the eagle eye keep tabs look into sort out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

WEAK

forget

VERB

survey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assess canvass check check out estimate evaluate examine inspect look over observe overlook oversee review scan supervise

STRONG

appraise assay case contemplate measure plan plot prospect rate read reconnoiter research scope size study summarize superintend valuate value view

WEAK

check up give the once-over look upon set at size up stake out test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow forget ignore neglect serve

VERB

view

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider examine explore notice observe perceive read regard scrutinize see watch witness

STRONG

beam behold canvass contemplate descry dig discern distinguish espy eye flash gaze inspect mark pipe rubberneck scan scope spot spy stare survey

WEAK

check out feast eyes on get a load of give the eagle eye lay eyes on set eyes on take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard forget ignore miss neglect overlook

STRONG

look away

WEAK

disbelieve mistrust

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check over

Busta Rhymes got a young TikTok creator all in check over the weekend after he boldly and incorrectly identified the rapper as “Saturday Night Live” alum Tracy Morgan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

U.S.-China trade risks, the ongoing government shutdown, and lingering concerns over the breadth and depth of weakness in private credit markets has largely held investment sentiment in check over the past four weeks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025

New funding from the Scottish government will also see patients from NHS Grampian, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Highlands and Islands invited for a lung check over the coming months.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2023

Washington has won only two of the last nine meetings between the teams, with the Giants defense largely holding the Commanders offense in check over that time.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

I check over my weapons, which I know are in perfect condition, because it makes me seem more in control.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

check over

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