check (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for check (off)
deter
Verb
  • Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Sirianni said the offensive line’s health has not deterred the Eagles from choosing to run the ball.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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