checked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of checkednext
as in controlled

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checked

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verb

past tense of check
1
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point their story of what happened checks with the report of the eyewitness

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2
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill a tree finally checked the skidding car

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as in contained
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) check your enthusiasm a bit, and think before you marry someone you just met

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  1. controlled
  2. corresponded
  3. stopped
  4. contained
  5. coincided
  6. halted
  7. kept
  8. restrained
Adjective
  • But there’s a catch: These demos are very controlled.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees were far more controlled, ranking twenty fifth in the MLB with 39.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of controlled
Verb
  • Bianca Salonga is a style and beauty corresponded who covers the movements and innovative initiatives in sustainable fashion, holistic wellness, clean and natural beauty.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That corresponded to gun switch recoveries by police as well.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponded
Verb
  • Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • Several details appear to link the profile to Mangione, and a 2016 post contained a link to a page on Github, a coding website, with Mangione's full name on it.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contained
Verb
  • Reigns was sent to SmackDown during the 2019 Superstar Shakeup, which coincided with SmackDown’s move to FOX, and that certainly wasn’t a coincidence.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The launch of League Pass last year coincided with the arrival of Lionel Messi, which presumably resulted in a wave of subscriptions.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of coincided
Verb
  • However, Judge Christopher Lopez halted the sale shortly after the auction.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kroger’s plans to buy grocery rival Albertsons was halted by a federal judge.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of halted
Verb
  • A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of kept
Adjective
  • Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.
    Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
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