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Synonyms

check on

Idioms  

  1. Also, check up on; check over. Investigate, scrutinize, or inspect, as in I'll check on the brakes and make sure they're all right, or We need to check up on his work from time to time, or Let's check over the books together. [Late 1800s] Also see check out, def. 6.

Example Sentences

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Police rushed to check on 91-year-old — and found her gaming.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Care workers did not check on him for two hours, the senior investigating officer said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Track coach Joe McNab was first to arrive to check on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It also provides a useful check on discipline, ensuring that lessons from both successes and missteps are carried forward.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At the Otsuchi hospital, Yukari Kurosawa decided to walk home to check on her elderly mother.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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