1
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness
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2
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
a tree finally checked the skidding car
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as in contained
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
check your enthusiasm a bit, and think before you marry someone you just met
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Recent Examples of checked
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Whether the fix is as simple as changing a medication or as involved as having a medical procedure to open the prostate channel, getting checked early makes all the difference.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Now the pair reapplied their lip gloss and checked their phones.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales was seen recently in a plaid checked midi-dress with a peplum and puff sleeves that is giving me lots of style inspo for the season ahead.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Indeed, that age disparity certainly showed when Cheda checked her pet cam in the day to find Renata running riot while her sisters tried to sleep.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Floyd checked Facebook to see whether the news of his death was true.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Has Boston checked their seismometer for that date?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Incorporate this cozy take on the country club aesthetic with oversized plaid throws, checked upholstery, and flannel napkins for fall tablescapes.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Whether the fix is as simple as changing a medication or as involved as having a medical procedure to open the prostate channel, getting checked early makes all the difference.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Now the pair reapplied their lip gloss and checked their phones.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales was seen recently in a plaid checked midi-dress with a peplum and puff sleeves that is giving me lots of style inspo for the season ahead.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Indeed, that age disparity certainly showed when Cheda checked her pet cam in the day to find Renata running riot while her sisters tried to sleep.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Floyd checked Facebook to see whether the news of his death was true.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Has Boston checked their seismometer for that date?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Incorporate this cozy take on the country club aesthetic with oversized plaid throws, checked upholstery, and flannel napkins for fall tablescapes.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checked
Verb
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, that surge has corresponded with the team deciding to part ways with franchise slugger Rafael Devers, and several players have stepped up to fill his shoes.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police quickly contained the situation as around 150 mostly young demonstrators chanted anti-police slogans in a largely calm atmosphere.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That sentiment has coincided with plummeting sales of Teslas, particularly in Europe.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Williams, 92, is a Jamaican immigrant with end-stage kidney disease whose roof, parts of which are nine and 19 years old, began to leak after a period of heavy weather in late September that coincided with the passage of Hurricane Helene.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Clark County Fire Department said that tunnel boring operations had been temporarily halted at the site pending an ongoing accident investigation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Preseason injuries and an abysmal start to the game halted any opportunity for the Dolphins to dominate on the ground, but where does that leave them moving forward?—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adding flip-flops kept it less serious.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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For the second year in a row, this gritty paste has kept our lips softer, smoother, and flake-freer than any of its peers.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The House General Investigating Committee, led by Republicans, unanimously agreed to bring forth 20 articles of impeachment.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watching beets grow is almost as bad as eating them, all of us agreed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Checked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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