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verb

past tense of checker

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Recent Examples of checkered
Adjective
The checkered kicks are one of Cruz’s picks for the auction and are estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $200,000. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2022 Taking pictures on a boat with friends in Sydney, Dua wore a teeny, black and white checkered bra with a coordinating bottom. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022 On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Michael Cox, now 57, as the city’s next police commissioner, surely the most extraordinary and improbable appointment in that department’s — or perhaps any police department’s — long and checkered history. Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022 Directed by by John Rando, the musical now focuses on Buddy’s family as much as his checkered career, which spans from the Borscht Belt to the early days of television to gigs at senior centers. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for checkered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
  • As guests enter through a sculptural glass entrance on Broadway, which flows into the vibrant Playroom — a striking space anchored by multicolored marble, they are immediately welcomed to the exclusive Saint James pop-up.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • While out in Southport on Oct. 10, Princess Kate stacked the same multicolored eternity ring with what looked like her Welsh gold wedding band, her white gold and diamond Annoushka ring and what appears to be a second new diamond band.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • While the couple didn't opt into the matching trend, their four kids — Wren Alexander, 17 months, Esti Maxine, 22 months, Miles Theodore, 6, and Luna Simone, 8 — wore identical red and green striped PJs, posing around the family Christmas tree and wrapped presents.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • La Grande Dame is made of carved and polychrome wood that has been painted with imagery alluding to a rich tapestry of cultural references, including ancient folklore, witchcraft, and an Egyptian creation myth.
    Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 28 June 2024
Adjective
  • Denali National Park Alaska Spanning 6 million acres of wilderness and containing polychromatic ridgelines, boreal forest, and the tallest mountain in North America (at 20,237 feet), Denali National Park inspires awe like nowhere else.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
  • From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Adjective
  • The upper pot leans dramatic, thanks to the contrast of the scarlet–trim silver leaves of 'Jurassic Dino Dragon Fruit’ rex begonia, which play off the variegated English ivy and shrubby everlasting.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
  • Century launched petrified wood dining and occasional tables with live edges and a variegated wood grain in shades of brown, black and tan.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • Three colorful varieties are available, each with stable variegation, a uniform growth habit, and white summer blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
    Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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