Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battened (down)
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Bowie has eyes shut behind pink shadow and corpse-like marble skin on the cover of Aladdin Sane, from 1973.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Although the closing date has yet to be determined, Nuccio’s in all likelihood will shut its gates sometime in April or May.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Hillbillies bolted to a 24-12 lead in the first quarter and led 38-23 at halftime.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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After giving your full attention to the crew’s safety briefing, review the safety card tucked into the seatback in front of you, and keep your seat belt fastened throughout the flight.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The complaint specifically cites an alleged failure to ensure the toilet was securely fastened to the floor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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Inside the vehicle, the koala, named Peri, latched onto a yellow handrail and enjoyed the rest of the ride.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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Cook latched onto the Jets’ roster as an undrafted free agent.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Dec. 2025
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Iran reopened its airspace early Thursday after a temporary closure barred most incoming and outgoing flights.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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On that basis, the Birmingham Safety Advisory Group (which police are part of) barred Maccabi fans from attending, provoking widespread accusations of antisemitism – including by Keir Starmer.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Twenty-one sailors were chained, stripped and sold into slavery.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of Elizabeth Vartkessian’s clients had been left chained to a bed as a baby with a bottle and some bowls nearby.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The problem may be that the fireplace damper is not closed or doesn't seal properly.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Days after the window for FIFA’s latest ticketing phase — its random selection draw — closed Tuesday, the governing body’s ticketing strategy continues to face sharp criticism over prices and process.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Battened (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battened%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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