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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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It’s made of lightweight flannel and features a six-button front, a straight point collar, and buttoned chest patch pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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It can be styled in endless ways: buttoned fully for extra sophistication, layered with a sweater on top for warmth, or left unbuttoned for an effortless coastal grandma look.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Marine heatwaves also occurred in 2018 and 2019 during the summer months, when whales fatten up on krill to prepare for the rest of the year, according to NOAA.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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While the majority of American beef is produced domestically, the US routinely imports young cattle from Mexico to fatten up in American feedlots, says David Anderson, a professor and livestock economist at Texas A&M University.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In each small group, rubber boots are donned and headlamps affixed snugly on half a dozen heads.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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At night, the fire crackled while insects filled the air and a distant lion let out a low, steady rumble.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This roster is held together like wet cardboard fastened by cellophane tape.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened and wait for the storm to pass.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chris Jericho flexes while attempting to pin Bandido at AEW Dynasty.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bundys’ statement said Finicum did not ram a law enforcement vehicle, pin a special agent or attempt to shoot Oregon State Police.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Portable smart tire pressure monitors screw onto the valve stem and connect to your phone, offering real-time updates and alerts for slow leaks.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Waterhouse said that screw caps generally make more sense for a wine like rosé, which isn’t intended to age, while cork is the standard for aging wines.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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