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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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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On the other hand, geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran are keeping risk appetite in check.

From Barron's

While Arenas struggled, Illinois own star freshman, Keaton Wagler, was held mostly in check.

From Los Angeles Times

Legal fees have risen much faster than inflation for years now and corporations are trying to rein in spending by pressuring law firms to use artificial intelligence for routine tasks and keep associate fees in check.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lower spending signals to bond investors that government may keep its debt issuance intact—an outcome that tends to keep yields in check.

From Barron's

in check

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