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checking

ADJECTIVE

counteractive

Synonyms

WEAK

counter to countering counterproductive interfering opposite

ADJECTIVE

defensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opposing

STRONG

averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting

WEAK

arresting balking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding

Antonyms

WEAK

undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful

ADJECTIVE

marching

Synonyms

STRONG

filing hiking pacing parading patrolling policing proceeding stepping tramping walking

ADJECTIVE

on guard

Synonyms

WEAK

alert averting cautious defending expectant guarding preservative preventive protecting safeguarding vigilant warding off watchful withstanding

NOUN

arrest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay suspension

STRONG

blockage cessation check end halt hindrance inhibition interruption obstruction prevention restraining restraint stalling stay staying stoppage suppression

Antonyms

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning commencement continuation freedom go help liberation promotion start

WEAK

activation encouragement letting go release

NOUN

audit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis check examination investigation review scrutiny survey verification

STRONG

balancing report view

NOUN

examination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit checkup cross-examination diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial

STRONG

assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view

WEAK

blue book legwork perlustration the eye third degree written

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance neglect

NOUN

interference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflict intervention intrusion obstruction tampering

STRONG

arrest background barring blocking choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation

WEAK

backseat driving barging in clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing

Antonyms

STRONG

encouragement

WEAK

aid assistance help

NOUN

measuring

Synonyms

STRONG

aligning averaging calculating calibrating gauging grading leveling mapping rhyming scaling surveying

NOUN

verifying

Synonyms

STRONG

authenticating confirming corroborating substantiating validating

WEAK

confirmation substantiation validation verification

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From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Federal officials require states to issue quarantine orders if people fail to comply, with health officials checking symptoms twice daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Aaron said he had been checking his house and garden regularly for signs of damage.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Nacua on Thursday addressed reporters for the first time since checking into a Malibu rehab facility in March.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He knew there wasn’t a cell signal because he’d been checking his phone since they’d left the school.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

checking

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