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checked Synonyms
Another word for checked
Choosing another word for checked depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having been examined, verified, or tested for accuracy, safety, or quality.
Usage Example
"All verified baggage must be dropped off at the airline counter at least an hour before departure."
Strongest
verified
inspected
examined
Strong
tested
screened
vetted
audited
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a pattern of small squares, typically of alternating colors, as on a chessboard or gingham fabric.
Usage Example
"He wore a blue-and-white checkered shirt to the summer picnic."
Strongest
checkered
chequered
Strong
plaid
gingham
tartan
• adjective (Context 3)
Held back, restrained, or kept under control.
Usage Example
"With her emotions carefully restrained, she delivered the announcement in a calm, steady voice."
Strongest
restrained
controlled
curbed
Strong
suppressed
contained
bridled
repressed
inhibited
Opposites of checked
The opposite of checked shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unchecked
unrestrained
unverified
uninspected
uncontrolled
unbridled
unexamined
plain
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Checked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/checked