check for vs checking for

Both "check for" and "checking for" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Check for" is used when giving an instruction or command, while "checking for" is used when describing an ongoing action or process.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"check for"

This phrase is used when giving an instruction or command to search or look for something specific.

Examples:

Please check for any errors before submitting the report.
I need to check for updates on my phone.
Don't forget to check for your keys before leaving the house.

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I have a check for $5,000.
Sure, the check for the poor.
Why? Here's a check for $100.
I've sent you a check for $100,000.
Gloria wants a check for 10,000.
I got us this check for $120,000.
I sent him a check for $25,000.
This is your check for writing services.
Your brother left a check for me.
I asked for a check for father Moran.
I have here a check for 3.5 million.
And a check for 50 grand, which she has not deposited.
Here's a check for the full amount.
So, here is a check for Tucker.
This is a check for $23,500.
I ordered a check for two million dollars.
A check for 250 euros for best photo essay.
Stool sample to check for parasites.
Going to check for unusual file sizes.
Her family received a check for $485,000.

Alternatives:

look for
search for
inspect for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"checking for "

This phrase is used when describing an ongoing action or process of searching or looking for something specific.

Examples:

I am checking for any new messages on my phone.
She is checking for updates on the computer.
The doctor is checking for signs of infection.

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We're checking for missing kids with similar injuries.
We're checking for spinal lesions from leukemia.
I'm checking for musical instruments.
The role of the Commission pursuant to Article 86(2) of the EC Treaty must be limited to checking for manifest errors in the definition of SGEI.
I've placed security seals at all three pads and I'm checking for any other anomalies.
I'm checking for blood loss, I ordered a third CBC. Neela and Brenner agree with my plan.
And I was just checking for discounts, and I found this booking...
Brain scans, blood sugar, checking for radiation.
And maybe we're not checking for the right thing.
I'm checking for an I.D. on Sharif right now.
Flight plan processing and checking for DCTs and FRA
Like dancing and... checking for mumps.
Maybe I should start checking for socks too.
I'll tell the phone company to keep checking for a signal.
No, he was checking for routine stuff.
We'll skip checking for hernias.
I'm not checking for a wedding ring.
We're checking for explosives along the line.
We're checking for the exact brand and color.
Have Eric keep checking for cameras.

Alternatives:

searching for
looking for
examining for

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