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

Example Sentences

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In an era of artificial-intelligence-confected essays, the SAT remains a vital, nationally normed check on readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The couple then ran to their house to check on their children, the police report said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Fares could also increase over time because "a meaningful check on the system is now gone," Akubuiro said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Frankland first found the ewe with three lambs, and when he returned to check on her, he saw there were two more.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

What if she went to Sydney to check on Robert and Annie?

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

check on

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