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Recent Examples of batten
Sheila stares downward, as though battening her emotional hatches.
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Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 13 June 2023
In summary, short-term volatility will persist while consumers batten down the hatches, but as always the future of retail is bright for those who are willing to evolve.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Everyone from Jeff Bezos to Gwyneth Paltrow is talking about the likelihood of a deepening recession, with the Amazon founder advising Twitter followers on Oct. 19 to batten down the hatches and the Goop CEO confessing late- night worries about the economic outlook a few days earlier.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2022
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
—J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
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Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 13 June 2023
In summary, short-term volatility will persist while consumers batten down the hatches, but as always the future of retail is bright for those who are willing to evolve.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Everyone from Jeff Bezos to Gwyneth Paltrow is talking about the likelihood of a deepening recession, with the Amazon founder advising Twitter followers on Oct. 19 to batten down the hatches and the Goop CEO confessing late- night worries about the economic outlook a few days earlier.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2022
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
—J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
Verb
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Layer it over a white T-shirt or cami and wear it open for a more casual look, or button it up and tuck it in for something more put-together.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Mets aren’t supposed to be this buttoned up and corporate, yet the team on the field is playing like a group of co-workers who barely know each other and can’t wait for their next Teams meeting to end.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the rules are written as if to fatten the wallets of the hospital and insurance giants — while the taxpayers and employers eat the costs.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Georgia’s most popular beach is thinning and the federal funds to fatten up the shore won’t be coming as scheduled.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Put your return address in the upper lefthand corner, and affix a stamp on the upper righthand corner.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Black Bear – which denied making such a threat – also required the association to affix the logo of its corporate sponsor, Biggby Coffee, to players’ jerseys, contracts show.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Poulin has long been considered the best women’s hockey player in the world, with a trophy case filled with individual and team achievements, most notably three Olympic gold medals won on her stick.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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What to do nearby There's no shortage of nearby activities worth filling your San Juan itinerary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The glossy upper covered the sides and opened at the back, where a slim patent strap fastened with small gold-toned buckle hardware.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Davis’s solution was to fasten the pockets and other stress points with copper rivets for reinforcement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
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This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When Kristi tells her this place messes with your mind, Mari tells her this is different.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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One brainbuster later, Alexander tried to pin Slater, but couldn’t get him down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Geomorphologist Dan Shugar and his team used NASA-USGS Landsat satellites to pin the disaster on the rapid retreat of the South Sawyer Glacier.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Anybody who has too long a résumé is screwed.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
21 May 2026
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Center lids on jars and screw bands fingertip tight (just until resistance is met).—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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