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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
  • Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree $300 $192 at Amazon This pre-lit beauty is offered in five heights and features up to 1,300 lights in warm white or multicolored.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Hang it from a window and admire its beads—available in rainbow, multicolored and honey styles.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Discover Madewell’s striped and Uniqlo’s pale blue 100% cotton options, Zara’s chocolate brown shirt with a rounded hem, and Everlane’s oversized black iteration, crafted from Tencel.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While sold out in most colorways, this shopper-favorite pick is still available in a classic grey and white-striped option.
    Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 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
  • The iridescence of a scarab beetle’s back — symbolic in many cultures — inspired the Nefertiti model, embroidered with polychromatic crystals, rhinestones and sequins.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Adjective
  • Tune into nature Photo: Nils Timm Channel natural elements by adding a variegated Ceppo di Gris into the surround.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The 13,000-square-foot spread enchants from the exterior, sporting a variegated stone facade and slate roof.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But despite the gaping hole at its center, the composition clearly depicts a harbor scene with boats and buildings set against a streaked white and blue sky.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The method yields images that are streaked and cracked, with surfaces that are alternately riven and raised.
    Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023

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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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