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Recent Examples of checkered
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, checkered floors, an old-school jukebox, and wraparound booths add to the atmosphere.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
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According to a Facebook post shared on Tuesday, June 2, by Paws of Hope Animal Rescue and the Cedar County League for Animal Welfare, the Paws of Hope team was contacted about a small, multicolored kitten that had fallen deep into a storm drainage pipe.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Her shoes accompanied a unique ab-bearing ensemble including a gray bralette and a multicolored skirt with a lace section and ruffling at the hem.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The microfiber quilt is fully reversible and available in a variety of patterns, including botanical, striped, polka dot, and chevron designs.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Plaza, 41, held her baby bump in a black-and-white striped gown, while Abbott, 40, looked dapper in a black suit.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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These recall the varicolored water specimens that Wolfe has exhibited previously.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
8 Nov. 2019
Verb
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This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains creates cool, wet forests, shaded hollows, caves, ponds and streams.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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