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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The same person asked the MPs to clarify for her how power is shared between the local and regional government, clearly frustrated about gaps and overlaps in governance that complicate the task at hand.

— Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
Tallman was cleaning dishes when Sanders approached him, clearly frustrated.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of frustrated

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Her unconventional breakdancing moves during her final performance against Lithuania’s Dominika Banevič (B-Girl Nicka) baffled audiences at home and cemented her as a meme royalty.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Host Kara Robinson Chamberlain, a true crime influencer, kidnapping survivor and former law enforcement officer, investigated the killing that has baffled Liz's family, friends and the community for seven years.

— Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of baffled

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The favorite was Lamar Jackson, who was later hampered by injuries and finished with a career-low rushing output.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hampered

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Moran made three interceptions on Thursday — two in the end zone that thwarted Fremd drives and then one that set up the touchdown that put the Knights up by two scores.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
As the years go by, babies are born, parents get sick and die, careers are started then ended, wives and husbands are thwarted, and, eventually, sheets are strewn and booties are tapped.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of thwarted

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Breakker was on the mend as Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, won the King of the Ring Tournament and seemingly ended Lesnar’s career at SummerSlam.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
The Tigers already defeated potential CFP challengers UNLV 27-21 on the road.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

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