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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /
NOUN
inspection, examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit checkup control inquiry investigation research review test
STRONG
poll rein scrutiny
NOUN
restraint, hindrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
control
STRONG
blow constraint curb damper disappointment frustration grunt harness holdup impediment inhibition limitation obstruction rebuff rejection restrainer reversal reverse setback stoppage trouble
Antonyms
STRONG
advantage aid allowance approval assistance blessing boost encouragement facilitation freedom help success support
WEAK
indulgence liberation permission
NOUN
symbol for ticking off
Synonyms
STRONG
X cross dot line mark score sign stroke tick
NOUN
pattern of squares
Synonyms
STRONG
checkerboard patchwork plaid quilt tartan
VERB
inspect, examine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze confirm correct find out go through investigate look at monitor probe review scrutinize study test try verify
STRONG
ascertain audit candle case compare count eyeball frisk note overlook prove quiz tell
WEAK
balance account enquire about keep account look over make sure scout out take stock
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
estimate guess
WEAK
forget invalidate
VERB
hinder, restrain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrest control curb halt prevent reduce stop
STRONG
baffle bar bit bottleneck bridle checkmate choke circumvent constrain counteract delay discourage foil frustrate harness hold impede inhibit interrupt limit moderate neutralize obstruct obviate pause preclude rebuff repress repulse retard snub squelch stay suppress tame terminate thwart withhold
WEAK
cut short hold back hold down hold in keep back nip in the bud play for time rein in slacken pace slow down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist continue encourage help let go
STRONG
abet advance approve facilitate forward free permit release
WEAK
expedite indulge liberate

Example Sentences

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In 2023, police performed a wellness check after she danced on camera with two large knives, which she said were fake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Investors looking for an actively managed fund should check out Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Which leads me to check the weather, my schedule for the day, and then Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In addition, potential employers and landlords may check your credit, and having a low score could hurt your chances of getting a job.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Thankfully the guard appeared to be doing a routine check of the grounds.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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