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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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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
Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, down the first-base line MLB Network’s commentators are on the air, on a portable stage with netting behind them just in case a batting practice drive heads in their direction.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Yesterday was unique in that, with Arraez sidelined, Merrill was batting second for the first time since July 7.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And right from one through nine in this batting order, there are such a mix of stars, like Vladdy [Vladimir Guerrero Jr.] and George Springer and Bo Bichette, of course.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, down the first-base line MLB Network’s commentators are on the air, on a portable stage with netting behind them just in case a batting practice drive heads in their direction.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Yesterday was unique in that, with Arraez sidelined, Merrill was batting second for the first time since July 7.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
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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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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.—
Cari Shane,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The star sparkled in a curve-hugging black sequin Diane von Furstenberg gown, adding a black fur stole and piles of diamond jewelry.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an incompletion on third down, McCashland’s 25-yard field goal attempt was no good, hitting the right upright with 17 seconds remaining in the half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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The sketch concluded with the librarian licking Moynihan's face with a forked tongue and then unbuttoning her blouse — causing all of the boys' heads to explode.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sheriff’s officials have said Chastain was intoxicated and wandering the neighborhood in the moments before the fatal attack.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fall offers perfect weather for wandering through Wilmington's 230-block National Register Historic District, one of the largest in the country.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 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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The 4-0 hammering in France has seen Ajax’s chance of elimination before the knockout stage rise to 85 per cent.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Peter goes back to work right away, and Marissa tries to keep her career alive during Milo's short naps, between reading articles on how to help with infant sleep and trying to get a few moments of shut eye herself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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All caregivers should follow these rules for all naps and at nighttime.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a high school football player accused of intentionally smacking one of his opponents on the head at their game, according to investigators in North Florida.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the season four premiere of Mayor of Kingstown, co-creators/writers Hugh Dillon and Taylor Sheridan waste no time smacking viewers with a sense of doom and gloom.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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