Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
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The nourishing blend of calendula, sunflower, shea, and castor oils helps lock in moisture and protect color, leaving hair soft, shiny, and sun-safe.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 July 2025 -
He is locked in a tight battle with Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Finally, the last piece of business for the Steelers, barring another move to improve the roster, will be figuring out a long-term extension with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough axed a handful of changes from the Senate bill, including prohibiting coverage for non-citizens and barring funds for gender-affirming care.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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And this double-U structure is bolted to a square base that sits on a rotating support for 360-degree horizontal swivel.—
Paul Ridden
June 25,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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While legacy automakers outsource software and tech firms try to bolt autonomy onto third-party hardware, Tesla owns the entire autonomy stack.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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With Gi-hun chained up and nonverbal for much of this episode, there might be another layer of meaning to the meal of the day, which Geum-ja encourages Gi-hun to eat with water.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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He was chained up outside and abused before being saved.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 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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The wildly popular Korean drama about a gaggle of misfits and screw-ups competing for money as well as their lives had a surprisingly great second season, with protagonist Gi-hun returning to the Games after four years to try and shut them down, only to be entangled in double-crosses and surprises.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Others are simply shutting themselves away from society.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Alongside Hindley’s, the other two roles to close are the Commissioning Editor and Commissioning Co-ordinator.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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According to a news release from the city, the following streets will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Saturday: Dickson Street between St. Charles Avenue and Gregg Avenue/Powerhouse Alley.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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