checkpoint
noun
check·point
ˈchek-ˌpȯint 
: a point at which a check is performed
vehicles were inspected at various checkpoints
Examples of checkpoint in a Sentence
Our car was stopped at a police checkpoint before we were permitted to cross the border.
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No more 'no-shoes' checkpoints TSA no longer requires travelers to remove shoes at airport security checkpoints, as of a July 8 news release.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
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july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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The Sacramento Police Department will conduct the DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 11, to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to the release.
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july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
According to the Sky Harbor airport website, all Terminal 4 checkpoints were open, as of 10:50 a.m.
July 9 was the hottest day of 2025 so far for metro Phoenix with temperatures hitting 118 degrees.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Additionally, fans who purchase these packages will have dedicated security checkpoints for stadium entry.
—Pete Grathoff
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Here’s what to know: When is DUI checkpoint in Sacramento?
The Sacramento Police Department will conduct the DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 11, to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to the release.
—Sarah Linn
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
According to the Sky Harbor airport website, all Terminal 4 checkpoints were open, as of 10:50 a.m.
July 9 was the hottest day of 2025 so far for metro Phoenix with temperatures hitting 118 degrees.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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“Checkpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkpoint. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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checkpoint
noun
check·point
ˈchek-ˌpȯint
: a point at which a check is carried out
vehicles were inspected at different checkpoints
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