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)
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
To find out more about the analog supercar, check out the full story here.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Yes—unlimited number of eligible items will be delivered for a flat rate, starting at $299, based on your delivery destination (calculated in checkout).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
When the city of Elgin’s pools open in just a few weeks, patrons will be able to check out three new features — a children’s play structure, new cabanas and a three-meter diving board — at the Wing Park Family Aquatic Center.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
To find out more about the analog supercar, check out the full story here.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Noun
Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Yes—unlimited number of eligible items will be delivered for a flat rate, starting at $299, based on your delivery destination (calculated in checkout).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (out)
Noun
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But after hitting a snag and failing to get into Juilliard (happens…), the musician regrouped during the pandemic with a SoundCloud account, a trial run of Logic, and nothing to lose.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Balboa recalls that after the league’s inception, it was set for three years, and every few years was a trial run for the next.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Each new burst of observation, each refined model, peels back another layer, showing us just how dynamic and surprising the life of a star can be.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Habermas wasn’t alone in making such observations.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Automated services cost money but save you time, handle rechecks and can catch new listings faster.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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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.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Quinn said the confrontation began when surveillance personnel spotted what appeared to be a weapon.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Cops were scouring the area for surveillance footage in the hopes of tracking down and arresting the shooter.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Then a perusal of several studies that spanned decades and oceans made my hypothesis cloudy enough to blot out that April Fools’ Day moon.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the Fox and Sinclair docs are available for perusal on the FCC web site, the WSJ editorial likely commanded a much greater number of reader impressions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reopened later that same day after a reinspection found no violations.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The store later passed a second reinspection on Monday, April 13.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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With that portion of W 7th Street closed, along with other closures on Shepard Road and Jackson Street, fans attending the game or the watch party are encouraged to arrive early and account for changing routes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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“Check (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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