as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the detainee claimed that the police had beat him with their batons even after he had been shackled
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They were met with protesters who chanted and threw eggs before being dispersed by police wearing riot gear, holding shields, and using batons, guns that shot pepper balls, rubber bullets, tear gas, and flash bang grenades against the protesters.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Officers with batons formed a perimeter around the adjacent Metropolitan Detention Center, the federal lockup, drawing attention from National Guard troops who lined the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The trouble began when protesters marched on Sansome Street to a line of police officers dressed in riot gear and holding batons, local media reported.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
When funding for these circulars came to an end, Fred picked up the eclipse baton and with the help of Canadian meteorologist Jay Anderson, produced their own eclipse circulars, funded under the auspices of NASA.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 June 2025
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Officers with batons formed a perimeter around the adjacent Metropolitan Detention Center, the federal lockup, drawing attention from National Guard troops who lined the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The trouble began when protesters marched on Sansome Street to a line of police officers dressed in riot gear and holding batons, local media reported.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
When funding for these circulars came to an end, Fred picked up the eclipse baton and with the help of Canadian meteorologist Jay Anderson, produced their own eclipse circulars, funded under the auspices of NASA.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baton
cane
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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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“Baton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baton. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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