as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio
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Recent Examples of checkmate
Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
In the last episode, Mya checkmated Tommy with one simple question and has proven her wisdom in the pretrial phase.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 July 2024
Simmone Shah, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
Perhaps then, there will be a vibe shift in the workplace next year with a clear winner who turns the stalemate into a checkmate.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
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Verb
Brown checkmates most defensive backs and should still post big numbers if Philly’s offense runs smoothly.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
In the last episode, Mya checkmated Tommy with one simple question and has proven her wisdom in the pretrial phase.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 July 2024
Noun
So the Olympics, okay, that’s checkmate, that’s the moment an athlete dreams about.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
Perhaps then, there will be a vibe shift in the workplace next year with a clear winner who turns the stalemate into a checkmate.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checkmate
Verb
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National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said Tuesday that Trump is frustrated with the Russian position but that talks continue.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Although Russia’s presence in the region is less visible than China’s, its influence operations continue to frustrate the United States, and at little cost to the Kremlin.—
MATIAS SPEKTOR,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The doubt lingering over extended deterrence guarantees—would the nuclear protector actually use these powerful weapons if doing so could result in its own destruction?—wouldn't be eliminated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But if allies concluded that extended deterrence is a sham, further proliferation seems inevitable.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration launched three investigations in California in a single day amid claims that the Golden State is trying to thwart President Donald Trump's policies.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Robinson said Union County Pride is no stranger to pushback and efforts by conservative commissions to thwart LGBTQ+ events won’t work now.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most were baffled at the fact the eggs still contained actual egg.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, she’s baffled at why social media activity may have contributed to the arrest.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Next is the neutralization process for removing free fatty acids.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-three years later, Uvalde proved that the priority must still be placed upon neutralization, regardless of equipment, armor and personnel training.—
Ryan Maxin,
Austin American-Statesman,
18 Jan. 2024
Verb
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Out of Spokane Regional 1, No. 1 overall seed UCLA advances to their first Final Four in program history in the modern era after defeating No. 3 LSU, 72-65.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Orange County officials pitched a sales tax increase to voters that was soundly defeated in 2022.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Frederiksen said that other European nations are also on Denmark's side in this back-and-forth with Trump, already hampering the ties between the U.S. and its allies since Trump regained office.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The job cuts might hamper the FDA's ability to tackle cutting-edge issues such as the use of artificial intelligence or making the nation's food supply safer and more nutritious, said Peter Pitts, a former FDA associate commissioner.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The nullification of his diploma disqualifies Imamoglu from running for president, and the terrorism charge removes him from the mayor’s office.—
Gonul Tol,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Mar. 2025
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That makes jury sympathy or nullification more likely.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Checkmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checkmate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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