check into

phrase

Synonyms of check intonext
1
: to check in at
check into a hotel
2
: investigate
The police are checking into his alibi.

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Parents checking into a hotel with little ones in tow may think to wipe down the TV remote first, but research and inspector practices point to a few other surfaces worth a quick look at check-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The weekend kicked off with the couple’s families all checking into The Royce in downtown Newport a few days early. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 Down the hall, check into the Spa at Casa Mani for the ultimate relaxation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 The biggest impact of AI on travel may happen before the traveler ever checks into a hotel or boards a plane. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check into

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of check into was in 1929

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“Check into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20into. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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