In this game, bonfires serve as checkpoints.
Source: tatoeba (6167666)
Checkpoints
Synonyms for "checkpoints" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
confirm stagecontrol pointestablish control points
Strong matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
inspection pointplace checkpointsprogress snapshotrestore pointsave point
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
save statesave training statesecurity checkpointset checkpointsstate snapshotstore model stateverify stage
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: confirm stage, control point, establish control points, inspection point, place checkpoints.
- Sentence evidence is available for checkpoints, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "checkpoints".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "checkpoints"
Keep "checkpoints" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "checkpoints" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "checkpoints", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "checkpoints" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesdata backupdata preservationfacilityfault tolerancemodel savingpointprocess stepquality assurancequality controlstate preservationtraining resiliencevalidation
More specific
16 entriesairport checkpointapplication checkpointborder checkpointbuilding entry checkpointdata integrity checkpointdatabase checkpointepoch checkpointfull checkpointincremental checkpointmilestone checkpointphase checkpointprocess checkpointroute checkpointsecurity checkpointstate checkpointsystem checkpoint
Collocations
11 entriesairport checkpointautomatic checkpointborder checkpointcheckpoint datacheckpoint filecheckpoint intervalcheckpointing mechanismfull checkpointincremental checkpointsecurity checkpointstate checkpoint
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Do you prefer games where you can save anywhere you like, or games with checkpoints?
Source: tatoeba (6168082)
Most of the IDF's checkpoints in the West Bank are in areas A and B.
Source: tatoeba (6963823)
Israel already thinks that area C in the West Bank is part of Israel. That explains why half of the military checkpoints in that area have been removed.
Source: tatoeba (6963824)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "checkpoints"?
Closest matches include confirm stage, control point, establish control points, inspection point, place checkpoints.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "checkpoints"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.