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Recent Examples of batten
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
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J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
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J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
Verb
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Great to wear unbuttoned as a beach cover-up or buttoned as a stylish shirt on its own, a linen button-down is always a good idea to include in your suitcase.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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All Adames wanted to witness was the moment that Devers buttoned up his new jersey.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Pliny the Elder described how snails were raised in ponds and given wine to fatten them up.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Record high after record high on Wall Street Across the Biden era, US stocks posted strong gains, fattening retirement accounts and providing hefty returns for investors.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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And once Theo is affixing Lizzy’s lost bracelet to her wrist while looking at her with those eyes?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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On a scouting trip several years ago, my mask kept filling with water.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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This winter, a Roman grave filled with gypsum was found during a highway construction project in England.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Others wore the scarves loosely, using a clip to fasten the tails.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Between the 2 pounds of silicone rubber fastened to his head and a 30-pound bodysuit, the Irish actor was constantly overheating while playing his ambitious Gotham City gangster.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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But the bone-dry cabin air and the altitude can really mess things up.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Trim overhanging limbs and relocate furniture to avoid popular bird perches that drop messes onto your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
Verb
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After Rollins hit Punk with the briefcase, Cena tossed Punk out of the ring, took advantage, pinned Punk and retained his title.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Just look at Stone outside of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, looking effortlessly cool (in more ways than one) with her bang pinned to one side and swept away from her face with one or two bobby pins.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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So much so that tacking on any extra to-dos might feel impossible.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Under Mamdani’s plan, the tax would be tacked on at the top, taking an additional 2% of incomes over $1 million, making the tax more progressive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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