Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bats (around)
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If a shutdown does begin on Wednesday morning, however, pressure could quickly grow on Republican leaders to engage in talks over the ObamaCare tax credits.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025 -
China’s negotiating style has consistently been slow, methodical, and relentless in seeking better terms, as evidenced by talks over the PoS-2 stretching for over a decade.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The trio discusses success in the Sun Belt—particularly for the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes—and how the NHL might better monetize its popularity oversees.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sönke Gößling, PhD, (right) discusses the plans for the energy trailer with Finn Floßbach.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a third scene, the group debates what to do.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world often debates climate change in the language of science and economics.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Khudaynazar disputes the mayor’s assessment, per the lawsuit.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kessler also disputes that Polk engaged in wrongdoing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Elevate, which consults widely across pro and college sports, said the vehicle was fully funded by private equity firm Velocity Capital Management and the Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF), a special-purpose government corporation that oversees a nearly $60 billion public school endowment.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The logic puzzles seemed tailor-made for someone like Morgan, a high-IQ intellectual who consults with the police and notices things others miss.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bats (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bats%20%28around%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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