bats (around)

Definition of bats (around)next
present tense third-person singular of bat (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bats (around)
Verb
  • One official, with direct knowledge of the negotiations, said how Iran would give it up would be subject to further talks over the 60-day period.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
  • Finally, leaders should pay attention to who speaks less when one person debates more.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • It’s filled with a cooling gel that ventilates body heat.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors say said Jor'Dynn was placed in Kelly's home by Suffolk County Family and Children Services, but County Executive Ed Romaine disputes that, saying Jor'Dynn was placed in Kelly's home by a family court judge.
    Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • Joseph disputes those allegations.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Gonzalez Rogers has scheduled a hearing Monday to begin considering options for remedies while the jury deliberates on questions of liability.
    David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
  • The region is also gaining more executives as California deliberates over a 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 May 2026
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“Bats (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bats%20%28around%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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