CHECKER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

checker

verb

Definition of checker

as in to pattern

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Recent Examples of checker At National Geographic the fact checkers occupy corner offices; editors force journalistic integrity. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026 The location had checkered booths and Pizza Hut's classic red cups, the same as Daland's. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 May 2026 Errin helps unpack the link between the ‘new’ and ‘old’ right, white women checkered political history, and how searching for community can sometimes lead people down dark paths. — Brittany Luse, NPR, 19 May 2026 The dream of an American team The red, white and blue hasn’t seen much checkered over Formula 1’s 76 seasons. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for checker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for checker

Verb

Meanwhile, leaflets ordering evacuations pattern the sky like a damned murmuration, and nighttime artillery fire paints striations like inverted fireworks.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Researchers deposit and pattern optical waveguides, which act as tiny pathways for light, on a silicon substrate.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pattern

Verb

Gauthier extended his goals streak to six games and his points streak to a career best-tying eight games with his fourth multi-goal performance during this electric sequence, including three of his four career hat tricks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Now, almost every indentation and crevice in the desert is streaked with color.

— John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of streak

Verb

The mostly gray machine features camouflage graphics inspired by Hetfield’s Snakebyte guitar, combined with pin striping that references his hot rod collection.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
Many fans sported ties—an accessory that Styles has embraced throughout the tour—either simple, striped, or adorned with his song lyrics.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of stripe

Verb

Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fleck

Verb

The real meat and potatoes include a pork presa, which is a tender and well-marbled cut of pork; steak; and dry-aged duck.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
The Parthenon marbles date to the 5th century BCE and were originally created for the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of marble

Verb

Tuna salad mashed into tender flakes, speckled with crisp celery, onion, and herbs.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
The town square is speckled with Southern Colonial Revival and neoclassical homes that have been beautifully preserved.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of speckle

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026