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verb

past tense of check
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Recent Examples of checked
Verb
Although there was no place to safely stop immediately after the incident, Siddiqui checked to see that Aisha wasn’t bleeding, but noticed there was glass on her and in her shoes. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Hoyer lauded Getz’s deadline moves, which checked all his boxes, including the addition of Mets reliever Huascar Brazobán to the already strong bullpen. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 So the 36-year-old educator checked a website where the city tracks the soil test results of every home in a 27-square-mile area surrounding the site of an old lead smelter. Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026 My grandfather visited me, checked my temperature, and left a small book next to my bed. Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026 Manager Blake Butera stepped away multiple times to pick up calls, then periodically checked his phone in between batting practice throws. Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026 Clancy checked herself into a psychiatric hospital that New Year’s Eve and spent several days there. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Keep medications and essential travel documents in a carry-on bag rather than checked luggage. Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 So a nurse arrived, examined him, and checked their father’s vitals. Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checked
Adjective
  • Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Randolph said the coaches gave Wallace five plays to learn and the hand signals that corresponded to them.
    Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • During the video, a person wearing a gorilla suit walked directly through the scene, stopped, beat their chest, and walked away.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Towa might not share her girlfriend’s passion for musicals, but that hasn’t stopped Rapp from dragging her to them anyway.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers used the device to process time-series data, including signals that contained both rapid and slow changes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But the now more sluggish job market makes that less likely; and inflation should be more contained now, as fuel costs stabilize with a less active Mideast war.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a smooth clarity to most of these songs, which grants different textures and dimensions to even Lyseight’s most restrained beats.
    Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Promotional stills, tour visuals and social content have followed the same restrained palette of black, white and grey, with color largely absent from official imagery.
    Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The uptick of inflation has coincided with government proposals meant to revive the ailing economy.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After a 2024 surge in violence against bus drivers and on trains coincided with a significant drop in ridership, safety became a top priority for Metro leaders.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Zhejiang raised its coastal typhoon alert to its highest level and halted port operations.
    Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.
    Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After playing science prodigy Mitch Taylor, Jarret kept acting.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The most stubborn holdout was a recycling plant inside the Fairview fire, where crews kept water aimed at the site in what officials called a two- to three-day job.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Checked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checked. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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