Definitions

in check

ADJECTIVE

restrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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The company also has said it is focused on growing its fleet of ships and keeping spending in check.

From The Wall Street Journal

This led to new oversight mechanisms, including the Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Personal Responsibility, to keep the abuses in check.

From Salon

Federal Reserve policymakers are especially intent on keeping longer-run inflation expectations in check, given their concerns that rising inflation expectations among consumers could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In the event that the government did attempt to play fast and loose with the public finances, we would expect bond markets to put it in check," the economist said.

From Barron's

“If inventory remains stable or improves … house price growth will remain in check and support more sales activity than in recent years.”

From MarketWatch

in check

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