Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
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The players had been locked in a physical altercation for over a dozen yards, leading to Baker-Whiting falling shoulder-first into the Argentine winger.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
20 June 2025 -
Prescription Topical Medication Applying a topical medication to your skin can help relieve your symptoms, lock in moisture, and keep out germs that could lead to infection.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Senate Republicans are latching onto the political theater narrative.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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One of the most bizarre and funniest responses to the breakup, and one which was latched onto by every late night TV host, came from Kanye West.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Still barred in many cases from public parks,, by 1872 Black leaders in Texas had raised $1,000 to buy 10 acres that today is known as Houston’s Emancipation Park to celebrate Juneteenth.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Custodians must segregate customer assets and are legally barred from treating them as proprietary.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Compliance By Design: Don’t bolt on risk reviews at the end.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Guy has, of course, bolted, taking the satchel back to his gang.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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In March, four women held at the Krome North Processing Center in Miami said they were chained for hours on a prison bus without access to food, water or a toilet.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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According to an Associated Press story, U.S. border agents handcuffed Tyler and chained her to a bench, while Sielaff, was accused of violating the rules of his 90-day U.S. tourist permit, the AP reported.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The towering shoes, made of bright blue imitation crocodile skin and fastened with silk ribbons around the ankle, were inspired by styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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There’s a tendon there that fastens the dorsal interossei muscle to bone.—
Jason Anthony,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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As John fell, Yvette reached out to push the man and shut the door, succeeding before she was also hit eight times by gunfire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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When a moonshot project failed—after years and millions invested—the team that shut it down got a bonus.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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