1
as in smacked
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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2
as in licked
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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3
as in wandered
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 batted
But she’s batted against by her own clients — including Danielle Macdonald, who is terminally afraid of accidentally killing her own newborn child — and the medical administration hovering around her daughter, demanding immediate improvements or else.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Each time Crawford batted on Tuesday, something important happened.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jace Jung batted for Carpenter in the seventh inning.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Alas, it was batted down at the line, and the Chiefs would settle for a field goal.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Anthony Whaley batted away a pass from Wood during a fourth-and-long sequence in the waning seconds, as his team held on to knock off the two-time reigning Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Edwards, the team’s leadoff man most of the season, batted third Friday for the fourth time in the past six games.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
To show how quickly a fate can flip, just before the muffed punt, Perich was in position to intercept a pass and possibly return it for a touchdown, but linebacker Emmanuel Karmo batted it down.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
But Karty, who’d had a 36-yarder blocked earlier in the fourth quarter, had this one batted away, too.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Each time Crawford batted on Tuesday, something important happened.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jace Jung batted for Carpenter in the seventh inning.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Alas, it was batted down at the line, and the Chiefs would settle for a field goal.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Anthony Whaley batted away a pass from Wood during a fourth-and-long sequence in the waning seconds, as his team held on to knock off the two-time reigning Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Edwards, the team’s leadoff man most of the season, batted third Friday for the fourth time in the past six games.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
To show how quickly a fate can flip, just before the muffed punt, Perich was in position to intercept a pass and possibly return it for a touchdown, but linebacker Emmanuel Karmo batted it down.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
But Karty, who’d had a 36-yarder blocked earlier in the fourth quarter, had this one batted away, too.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batted
Verb
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Until Walter [Platz] smacked me in the head.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The carcass was gone, the grass and weeds were licked clean of blood, and the knife was buried under debris.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Show Viz Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest had counter-attacking licked.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before Drew could say anything, Mike thumbed his collar and wandered off, still gazing at the color wheel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Costner wandered through Robin Hood without ever stopping in Nottingham, vocally speaking.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Her husband knocked frames down and fixed the walls, while Donaldson took on taping, filling, sanding and painting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reigning defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II allowed almost nothing once again on the day and calmly knocked a ball away from Wilson when Fields finally looked his way.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Known for a film repertoire that roamed from The Godfather (1972) and Manhattan (1979) to Baby Boom (1987), Keaton also cut a sartorial dash in fashion, with her penchant for bowler hats, bow ties and berets.—
Ellen Burney,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Last season, Thompson was primarily a ballhandler in transition and roamed the dunker spot effectively.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Snell faced the minimum while allowing one hit and striking out a postseason career-high 10 batters.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Storms have already pounded the Outer Banks this year, and Porter warned there could be less natural barriers like sand dunes to block the relentless waves.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Batted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batted. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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