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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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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 past booms and busts within the memory market have kept Micron’s stock multiple in check despite soaring near-term earnings.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The Bank of England uses rates to keep inflation in check and had been expected to cut them this year.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

New data from two drugs showed it might be possible to keep the disease in check for longer than ever before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The fund is rebalanced quarterly to keep holdings in check.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“Ay, Minerva, por Dios, keep that tongue in check tonight.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez