batten (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • He was chained up outside and abused before being saved.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Others wore the scarves loosely, using a clip to fasten the tails.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Others are simply shutting themselves away from society.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Alongside Hindley’s, the other two roles to close are the Commissioning Editor and Commissioning Co-ordinator.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • 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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