- present participle of check.
checking
Example Sentences
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We want instant gratification, whether it’s a boost of dopamine from checking ETFs, or a sugar rush from eating candy.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Her mom even took out a new credit card simply by inadvertently checking a box when putting through an Amazon order.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The new system will also feature real-time status updates so you don’t have to keep checking your mailbox ahead of an international trip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The doctors are so lovely, and they're checking me out, and hopefully everything's going to be fine.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
She immediately starts checking things out, running her hands over some of the furniture I’ve restored, and looking through the piles I’ve made.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
