checked (off)

past tense of check (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checked (off)
deterred
Verb
  • The raise suggests investors aren't deterred by Beijing's unprecedented order to block Meta's short-lived $2 billion acquisition.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Conflict in mining regions, disputed licenses, slow permitting, and unpredictable enforcement have long deterred Western investors, while Chinese operators have been better able to absorb those risks.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Checked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checked%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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