: something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality often by correcting a misconception
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Recent Examples on the WebAt the Marshall Lake trailhead, hikers get a reality check on the effects of drought. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2022 Washington journalists, Trump biographers and political observers whose comments offer a reality check on and explanations for the president’s actions. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2022 Washington journalists, Trump biographers and political observers whose comments offer a reality check on and explanations for the president’s actions.al, 10 July 2022 Today, with Covid-19 curbing foot traffic and giving virtual care a clear, if temporary, edge, Walmart appears to be facing a reality check on its lofty visions of high-touch, in-person care. Erin Brodwin, STAT, 5 Nov. 2021 The matchup offers the Gators a chance to pick up a program-changing win or receive a reality check on national TV against the SEC standard-bearer. Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Sep. 2021 During a break, Adanne pulled her sister aside for an emergency reality check. Amy Nicholson, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Here’s the thing: Big Tech has been barreling toward a reckoning for a few years, but 2022 has accelerated the industry’s reality check. Allison Morrow, CNN, 9 June 2022 The storyline of Sooner football under Lincoln Riley is pretty much entrenched — big-time quarterbacks, unreal offensive numbers, Big 12 titles every season and then a major reality check in the College Football Playoff. Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2021 See More