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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 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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Every once in a while, especially if a tough lefthander is the next opponent, Juarez will suit up, limber up the arm and deliver that championship stuff in live batting practice.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Judge, the 6-foot-7 slugger who is leading baseball in most meaningful batting statistics, was born in Sacramento before he was adopted by Patty and Wayne Judge, who were teachers in Linden, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2025
After a Paul Goldschmidt groundout, Cody Bellinger, who was moved down to fifth in the batting order because of his early-season struggles, added a solo home run.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ryan cruised through the first two turns of the Milwaukee batting order, allowing just one hit and retiring 13 of 14 batters.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Every once in a while, especially if a tough lefthander is the next opponent, Juarez will suit up, limber up the arm and deliver that championship stuff in live batting practice.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Judge, the 6-foot-7 slugger who is leading baseball in most meaningful batting statistics, was born in Sacramento before he was adopted by Patty and Wayne Judge, who were teachers in Linden, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2025
After a Paul Goldschmidt groundout, Cody Bellinger, who was moved down to fifth in the batting order because of his early-season struggles, added a solo home run.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 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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During the event, Megan wore a cleavage-baring, sparkling silver gown custom-designed by Michael Kors with an extravagant white fur coat.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 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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Allow time for naps and/or quiet time, both for the young and older (and everyone in between).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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During the day, leaning the chair back has also facilitated great naps.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
Verb
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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 24 May. 2025.
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