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  • past tense form of check.
  • past participle of check.
Definitions

checked

[chekt] / tʃɛkt /






ADJECTIVE
measured
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG








ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms




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Before the rule change, that was rarely checked upfront for parcels under $800 in value because of a decades-old customs exemption for low-value mail.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

He was standing several feet in front of the on-deck circle when Busch fouled off a pitch by Cincinnati’s Luis Mey on a checked swing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Throughout his time, Hibs had a ruinous capacity to concede late goals that checked momentum and made the search for the holy grail of consistency all the harder.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Ballot envelopes would also have to meet new design standards, including unique barcodes that have to be checked by the Postal Service.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

My instinct was to point out to Miss Lacey that this didn’t fit the theme of Shanghai Chic, but I checked myself.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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