CHECKMATES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

checkmates

verb

present tense third-person singular of checkmate

as in frustrates

to prevent from achieving a goal finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio

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What frustrates me is when the CTA isn’t there.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

Definition of frustrates

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Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.

— Ben Coxworth May 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026

Definition of baffles

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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

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The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

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