reality check
noun
: something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality often by correcting a misconception
Examples of reality check in a Sentence
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But on a day offensive greatness was once again required, the Dodgers came up short, leaving the bases loaded on consecutive strikeouts from Teoscar Hernández and Muncy en route to yet another frustrating loss on this reality check of a homestand.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
As a reality check, does a four-door daily driver really need more than 1,000 hp and the ability to reach 190 mph?
—Peter Bleakney, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
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Kurtenbach: An unstoppable big man hit the the Warriors with a serious reality check
Golden State is banking on their recent form to carry into the postseason.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Inflation and loss aversion The pace of inflation will get a reality check on Wednesday, when the latest consumer price index data will be released.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Today’s alignment between the sun and Mercury provides a retrograde reality check!
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
On the 29th give someone a reality check with your no-nonsense approach.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
This week that aspiration was dealt a filthy reality check.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s precisely what gave some investors who were previously estimating several cuts in 2024 a reality check.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
As a reality check, does a four-door daily driver really need more than 1,000 hp and the ability to reach 190 mph?
—Peter Bleakney, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Related Articles Play-in preview: Warriors’ season on the line against the Kings
Kurtenbach: An unstoppable big man hit the the Warriors with a serious reality check
Golden State is banking on their recent form to carry into the postseason.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Inflation and loss aversion The pace of inflation will get a reality check on Wednesday, when the latest consumer price index data will be released.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Today’s alignment between the sun and Mercury provides a retrograde reality check!
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
On the 29th give someone a reality check with your no-nonsense approach.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
This week that aspiration was dealt a filthy reality check.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s precisely what gave some investors who were previously estimating several cuts in 2024 a reality check.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Reality check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reality%20check. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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