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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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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in wandering
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
Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 27 Dec. 2025
Made with 100 percent cotton and batting fill, its plush feel is ideal for thick winter bedding (especially when paired with warm sheets).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Melania seemed incline to follow this non-PDA policy during her husband’s first administration and was sometimes seen batting her husband’s hand away during important diplomatic events.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Twins, meanwhile, finished last season batting .238, 22nd in baseball.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 27 Dec. 2025
Made with 100 percent cotton and batting fill, its plush feel is ideal for thick winter bedding (especially when paired with warm sheets).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The only problem with the plan was that the Dodgers were able to follow Ohtani with several future Hall of Famers who, batting right-handed, enjoyed the favorable matchup.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Melania seemed incline to follow this non-PDA policy during her husband’s first administration and was sometimes seen batting her husband’s hand away during important diplomatic events.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
Noun
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Today’s tires, however, have improved beading and better belting to take on these kinds of forces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Nov. 2025
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The soft sweetness throughout was thoroughly enjoyable, and that unexpected belting at the end left us curious to hear what else this man can offer.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Bulls shot 33 free throws — hitting 27 — compared to 15 attempts at the line for the Wolves.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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The greedy little piggy was licking his lips as María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, curried favor by handing over her Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The best wings achieve that combo of perfectly crisp and juicy under a finger-licking glaze.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s range features cultural designs made using a mix of traditional Chinese techniques, including hammering, carving, hollowing, filigree, embedding, and heat treatment of enamels.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
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The sound of hammering came from outside in the driveway, where some men were building a coffin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the guests are on the beach, Max decides to take a nap.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Colin’s outdoor nap routine began early.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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And the good vibes of those wins quickly dissolved with Toronto smacking them around in the fourth quarter of a blowout loss.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Malika was now smacking the rug in rhythm.—
Joan Silber,
New Yorker,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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