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)
Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Other restaurants have introduced serving robots and ordering kiosks, but this is likely the most extensive use of tech for customers start to finish at a single dine-in space in Indiana — from guests utilizing remote waitlists on the app to them paying using mobile checkout.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
Customers can donate to the cause at checkout instead, and Mr. Moto will match the total donation amount for the month up to $1,250.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Other restaurants have introduced serving robots and ordering kiosks, but this is likely the most extensive use of tech for customers start to finish at a single dine-in space in Indiana — from guests utilizing remote waitlists on the app to them paying using mobile checkout.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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The answer suddenly appeared Friday afternoon when Lester showed up in the Wrigley Field press box dressed in a suit and tie, beginning a trial run as an analyst for Marquee Sports Network.Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
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Once the sniffer rats had mastered their contraband-detecting behaviors in a laboratory setting, researchers took them out into the real world for a trial run.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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The South Korean outpost is in an observation tower on the border between the two nations.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Only 75% of annual observations of the giant planet by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope between 1994 and 2022 reveal them.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Crews are doing rechecks and searching offshore, because many people fled the flames by plunging into the ocean.Harold Maass, The Week, 26 Aug. 2023
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Price is ahead of schedule with his rehab and due in town for a medical recheck this week.Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2023
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In May, harrowing hotel surveillance video obtained by CNN showed Combs brutally body-slamming, kicking, and dragging Cassie in the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in March 2016.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Here's what to know Phoenix police asked anyone who can identify the man or has surveillance video showing suspicious activity in the area to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Here, for your perusal, is a list of all 32 trades that happened on the last day before the deadline (and one from Monday).Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Go ahead, take a perusal of LinkedIn's startups list, and scroll down Y Combinator's remote job listings to find your next high-paying dream remote job.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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This sleek and sporty watch has a bigger display than earlier renditions without feeling too bulky on your wrist.Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Send a text, make a call, tune up your favorite podcast, or even check your heart rate with this smart watch (one of our top picks for pricey gifts that are worth the splurge).Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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