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Recent Examples of checkered
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.
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ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.
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Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.
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Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Despite taking the overall checkered flag in 1995, the automaker has precious little experience at the famous race.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.
—
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.
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Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.
—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkered
Adjective
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Choose from eleven different solid and multicolored options to fit your decor.
Verb
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The mother of two wore a green and white striped Cefinn Studio belted mididress and pointed Mary Jane flats from Rothy’s for her day out.
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Shop 12 of our favorite quilts for every style and budget, including floral, striped, solid, and more designs.
Adjective
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Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
Verb
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
Adjective
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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Dedicated shaded areas will also be essential for PR check-ins, helping prevent iPads from overheating and shutting down in direct sunlight.
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The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.
Adjective
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
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“Checkered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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