as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
check out the house and let me know if you think it's worth buying
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as in to die
to stop living
there are a lot of sights around the world that I want to see before I check out
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as in test-drive
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Recent Examples of check (out)
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
For similar household linens, check out more of our favorite picks below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Retailers and health experts warn of implementation challenges, longer checkout lines, and question whether the restrictions will improve health outcomes.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Lots of people began stopping by to check out the unique home, which was constructed from 60 pre-cut wood triangles.
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To claim the offer, your friend simply uses your referral link to visit Away’s Get Rewarded page, where a unique code appears to apply at checkout.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
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Aniston repeats after the impromptu trial run.—
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A week or so before the main event, the chefs would work on a complete dinner and have a trial run exactly as it would be presented on the day of the event.—
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Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.—
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The most interesting observation from the Zubac injury was how well the Clippers played with Brook Lopez in the mix.—
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Automated services cost money but save you time, handle rechecks and can catch new listings faster.—
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If teams receive good news during his medical rechecks, there’s still a chance he’s selected on day one of the draft.—
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Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests continued Sunday, with reports of mass killings as demonstrations spread across the country amid warnings of drone surveillance.—
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Police released a video asking for help before arresting McKee in Rockford, Illinois, linking him to a car seen on surveillance video around the murder scene.—
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Now available for your perusal: All 1,749 (once proprietary and not-for-public-consumption) images of San Onofre’s nuclear waste canisters, just a mouse click away!—
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But a hockey team that has every player pulling the rope in the same direction can have a lot more success than a quick perusal of the lineup might suggest.—
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Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.—
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Officials from Novo Nordisk’s Catalent Indiana joined the meeting and said the facility will be ready for reinspection by the end of 2025.—
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
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Sotheby’s estimated nearly a third of its watch sales in 2023 went to buyers age 30 and under, giving them priceless social currency.—
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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