CHECKMATES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

checkmates

verb

present tense third-person singular of checkmate

as in frustrates

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

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Fallback that requires manual intervention or user choice introduces friction that frustrates legitimate users and can be socially engineered by bad actors.

— Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
What frustrates me is when the CTA isn’t there.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

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Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026

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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

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The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

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