CHECKOFF Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

check (off)

verb

Definition of check (off)

as in to tick (off)

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as in to ward (off)

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deter

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Around Paris, Toulouse and Marseilles, local policies that deter suburban sprawl and promote new housing in city centers have slowed expansion of outer suburbs, a recent study found.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Despite their apparent effectiveness at deterring speeding, cities have been slow to embrace rest in red.

— Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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check (off)

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