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

[chekt] / tʃɛkt /






ADJECTIVE
measured
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG








ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms




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As he walked up to the door, he checked over his shoulders to see if he was being watched, and he hoped his parents would still be waiting for him inside.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Sixteen were checked as a precaution for issues such as hearing loss after the explosion.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The only instructions when I checked in at the lounge: “Please come to the front to meet your Red Cap 20 minutes before departure.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

"We had already packed suitcases just in case, but they gave us only two minutes and carefully checked that nobody was still inside the house," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

He was tempted to tell her that Wolf was his guide, but checked himself.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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