Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battening (down)
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The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025 -
Styled as always by Brad Goreski, the actor’s ultra-sheer, clingy black lace dress featured a plunged neckline that almost reached her bellybutton, fastening with one delicate strap and clasp at the chest.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the commission, standards include general requirements such as corner posts, protective components, openings, latching and locking mechanisms, as well as performance requirements like height of sides, mesh requirements and mattress vertical displacement.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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So before latching onto the latest diet fad, take a deep breath and head outside instead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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By closing the school now, Arlington ISD would be able to keep the conversations close to home and allow parents access to those discussions.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new year could bring changes to the shopping scene as several national chains are closing stores, potentially some in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Loomer settled for chaining herself to the company’s New York office.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many Spanish eateries keep tables and chairs outdoors, even after hours, by stacking them together and even chaining them to deter theft.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers further said the original removal order the government relies on, which was backdated to 2019, directs his deportation to El Salvador while simultaneously barring his removal to that country.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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To reach the Super Bowl, barring a very specific sequence of wins and losses in the AFC bracket that would put the conference title game back to Highmark Stadium against the lower-seeded Los Angeles Chargers, the Bills will need to win three straight games outside Orchard Park.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Moments later, bodycam video shows Hairston suddenly bolting from deputies, stumbling into the road and engaging in a struggle with deputies.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The police footage shows the man turning and bolting away from officers before quickly tripping over his own feet just a few steps past his car.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Congress made history at the end of last year by shutting the government down for the longest period in history, at 43 days.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Battening (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battening%20%28down%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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