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  • past participle of check.
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checked

[chekt] / tʃɛkt /






ADJECTIVE
measured
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG








ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms




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"I checked it with a spectrometer and found that even though the butterflies didn't look violet to me, it reflected UV light," she said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

The fire department “found no reason for the alarm activation” and “the alarm system was checked and reset by Harvard Staff,” according to Cambridge Day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Australia claimed thumping wins over New Zealand and Scotland before their momentum was checked by a 69-34 loss to France, who were runners-up four years ago.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

I discreetly checked my seat for sharp metal objects, then the inside of my desk for chewed bubble gum, worms, or rotting vegetables.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan


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