CHECK (OFF) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

check (off)

verb

Definition of check (off)

as in to tick (off)

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as in to ward (off)

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deter

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CAPTCHAs were developed to deter and detect spam, worms, and bots, and, later, to defend against disinformation campaigns, election interference, and acts of cyberterrorism.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
His job is the installation of decibel meters, which trigger a glaring blue light when excessive levels of noise are reached — as happens here, though the rowdy patrons aren’t deterred.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

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