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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sharp bat with a rolled-up newspaper and that fly was a goner
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
riot policemen armed with bats and tear gas
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as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
batted the lamp off the table with one strike
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside
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Recent Examples of bat
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The two hits for sixth-seeded Badger/Greenbush-Middle River (19-7) both came off the bat of Quinn Vacura.
Kailey Hanson allowed just two hits for the Gators, but the Rebels scored twice in the bottom of a third inning that featured one hit, two walks and two errors.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Rather than batting the question away, Meghan could have finally engaged with the idea that some aspects of her current situation may be a product of her own past mistakes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Pages’ father, Liban, a carpenter who had a job repairing wooden boats, helped make his son’s first bats by hand, using leftover lumber given to him by friends.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The two hits for sixth-seeded Badger/Greenbush-Middle River (19-7) both came off the bat of Quinn Vacura.
Kailey Hanson allowed just two hits for the Gators, but the Rebels scored twice in the bottom of a third inning that featured one hit, two walks and two errors.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
Verb
Garcia, who finished the evening 3-for-4, is now batting .318 with a career-high eight homers and 36 RBIs this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Rather than batting the question away, Meghan could have finally engaged with the idea that some aspects of her current situation may be a product of her own past mistakes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Black spot spores can overwinter on rose canes and leaves.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Immediately after being traded and added to the team’s group chat, the chirps started flying. Bennett, who knocked Marchand out of a couple games of the playoffs last year with a controversial hit, was the first victim.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Marc Lopez, a former prosecutor who is currently a defense attorney specializing in domestic violence and drunk driving cases in Indianapolis, said there are very few circumstances in which an officer will knock on your door out of nowhere and need to get inside.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Two new friends spent the afternoon chatting, licking our deliciously unexpected delights and beginning a life-long bond.—
Susan Cunningham Euker,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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The viral post opens with a quiet, intimate moment: the Labrador sits beside her puppy, gently licking her head.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Verb
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In the Basque region of Spain, Rosenthal roams through the culinary capital of San Sebastián, devouring pintxos, impressive seafood and Txakoli wine.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Starting Wednesday, the driverless taxis will roam more than 120 square miles of Los Angeles County, stretching from Santa Monica to downtown and from West Hollywood to Inglewood.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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The only noise was the low thump from a boombox in front of a boba shop.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Rena Frye, their mother, rushed to the defense of her sons; the police pinned her to a patrol vehicle, and the officers took a baton to Marquette.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Some officers on the ground in recent days have worn basic uniforms, which include a handgun and a baton.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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One eyewitness, Mohammed Abu Abed, said that a group of people was hit by an airstrike.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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The 33-year-old outfielder has a .278 batting average and has hit seven home runs in 72 games this season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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“Bat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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