check
verb (used with object)
to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly.
checking
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present participleof check.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The BBC says it will pause secondments of government statisticians to its fact checking service, BBC Verify, and review their roles.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
By early October, the complaint said, a camera was installed in the conference room and captured Alfozan allegedly checking behind the television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
They finished by checking the thermal control system, which maintains the temperatures required for the instrument's various components to function correctly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
A Russian soldier was checking: Was he friend or foe?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“I promise it’s worth checking out. It’s super freaky when you see it change right in your hands,” the girl said as she slipped on her lab coat.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
