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as in belting
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as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
batted the lamp off the table with one strike
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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in roaming
to move about from place to place aimlessly
on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside
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Recent Examples of batting
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
There is a particular focus on New York’s modular stadium in Long Island and whether there was a cost blowout on a ground that received criticism for its sluggish drop-in pitch with batting proving particularly difficult.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Every afternoon since the season started, Sosa has spent one round of batting practice standing in left field.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both players took batting practice at Citi Field before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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And despite struggles from the bottom of the batting order,, the Dodgers were still averaging more than 5 ½ runs per game, hardly seeming to notice Freddie Freeman’s early absence.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
There is a particular focus on New York’s modular stadium in Long Island and whether there was a cost blowout on a ground that received criticism for its sluggish drop-in pitch with batting proving particularly difficult.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Every afternoon since the season started, Sosa has spent one round of batting practice standing in left field.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both players took batting practice at Citi Field before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
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But as a vocalist, Menne is more expressive and affecting than ever, alternating from whisper to croon to mid-range belting from one song to the next.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The young woman wore a Dr. Zhivago fur hat, and laughed in a contagious way.—
Spencer Reece,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fuel and medicine will last weeks longer before hitting zero.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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The first season of Severance was a kettle on a flame, hitting its boiling point around Episode 7, and then just boiling over for the final three episodes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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How dirty is your mattress? Not to ruin your next nap, but the units of bacteria found in even a newer mattress are high.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Given that their offense has yet to awaken from its long winter’s nap, and given that the Dodgers own them, the Rockies desperately needed a strong start from Ryan Feltner. To have any chance.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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