1
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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3
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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as in belting
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Recent Examples of batting
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
He was also invited to attend batting practice on the field at a future game, per the outlet.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Nine runs later, with the Braves still batting, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough decided to put third baseman Javier Sanoja on the mound.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
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Wilson, who started in the All-Star game for the American League, has stayed in the chase for a batting title with Aaron Judge and entered Friday hitting .313 on the season and will likely finish No. 2 in American League Rookie of the Year voting behind Kurtz.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
He was also invited to attend batting practice on the field at a future game, per the outlet.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
While his five home runs in August are second most of any month this season, Hernandez is batting just.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Nine runs later, with the Braves still batting, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough decided to put third baseman Javier Sanoja on the mound.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers are one of the better teams in baseball at hitting changeups from lefties like Sánchez.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the mischievous pup led his owner directly to the scene of the crime by licking his lips constantly, which seemed awfully curious.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bear 856 is also a large, male brown bear, who is easily identifiable to park rangers due to the animal's unusual habit of licking his lips — a behavior not typically observed in brown bears.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Observing this phenomenon could provide insight into the many alien worlds roaming freely through space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Johnson County officials are turning to Fort Worth for help in capturing a pack of dogs roaming neighborhoods in Godley and threatening children’s safety.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 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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From the 1910s through the 1930s, a massive number of migrants from Mississippi came, including Delta blues musicians with their finger-picking acoustic guitars paired with raw, emotional belting.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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The slippers are lined with plush faux fur and have durable rubber soles that are safe for outdoor wear.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Ugg Alondra faux fur comforter.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Really, there’s only one character onstage who commands an audience’s attention, and that’s Hines’ gum-smacking sister-in-law, who turns from antagonist to supporter.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle for most home runs in one season for a switch hitter after smacking his 54th dinger yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Layered with live jazz and pounding percussion from experimental duo Robin Schulkowsky and Joey Baron, the result gave Hedda an extra pulse.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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My heart was pounding in my chest and in my ears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fall is in full swing, and that means now is the time to seek out autumnal experiences like leaf peeping and pumpkin patch wandering.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Embrace that cozy energy by visiting a pumpkin patch, sipping cider, wearing sweaters or wandering through a charming small town to channel your inner Gilmore.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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