bates

Definition of batesnext
present tense third-person singular of bate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bates
Verb
  • This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The company deducts the tax preparation fee from your refund before depositing the remaining balance into your account.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Two buyers can quote you 95% of the spot price to buy your gold assets, but if one deducts fees, shipping and assay costs from that price — and the other doesn't — there's a clear winner in the mix.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.
    Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
  • As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
    Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • McClindon and fellow council aide Nelly Rocha were both homeless for years before Houston hired them at his previous job with the Oakland Beautification Council, which abates graffiti from public properties.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Amen emphasized that some people may feel more tired at first, but this side effect usually abates.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Bates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bates. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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