batting (around)

present participle of bat (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting (around)
Verb
  • Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.
    Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Prescott emerged from the Cowboys' huddle to meet Carter, who had walked toward Prescott as officials were talking over a penalty on the opening kickoff.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Western officials, while refraining from discussing operational details, have stressed their commitment to defending critical undersea infrastructure and monitoring sites with strategic vulnerabilities.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Batting (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting%20%28around%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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