CHECKMATED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

checkmated

verb

past tense of checkmate

as in frustrated

to prevent from achieving a goal finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio

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Recent Examples of checkmated In the playoffs, the NFL’s best defenses too often checkmated the Patriots pre-snap because Maye could not and/or did not audible into a new play. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

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Fatah and Hamas are the most popular factions by far, though many Palestinians are frustrated with both.

— Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Lamin has led a peaceful campaign supporting the right of Western Sahara to self-determination, a dream of Sahrawi refugees that has been frustrated for more than half a century.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of frustrated

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Her home isn’t in the highway’s path, but she was still baffled by council’s decision.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Some Broward commissioners said they are baffled as to why statewide prosecutors would be concerned about the county contracts or their desire to save money by cutting ties with the Sheriff’s Office.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of baffled

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Four in 10 American kids will become adults hampered by obesity, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or other conditions that can limit their opportunities and shorten their lives.

— Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Aliyah Boston finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Fever, despite being hampered by a lower leg injury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hampered

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In some cases, state policies to lower these taxes are thwarted.

— Vidya Mani, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
After Pakistani troops thwarted the infiltration attempt, Afghan Taliban forces allegedly fired mortars and other heavy weapons at Pakistani border posts, the four officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of thwarted

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Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
The Orange Order is named after William of Orange, a Protestant prince of Holland who defeated the Catholic King James to take over the British throne in the 17th century.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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