bunt

verb

Definition of buntnext
as in to stroke

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Recent Examples of bunt In the 10th, with no outs and runners on first and second, Machado squared to bunt against former Padres prospect Joe Ross. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 June 2026 There could be more of a gripe with the pitch Merrill chose to bunt on. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 Eddie Ritchie bunted Harvey to second, and pinch-hitter Brody Alves connected for an RBI single off Lonardo to reclaim the lead. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunt
  1. stroke
  2. batter
  3. tap
  4. flick
  5. push
  6. shove
  7. jab
  8. butt
Verb
  • But Kim stroked a walk-off single into left field in the ninth inning off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Afterwards, as Cheogyal puts it, the spiritual leader stroked his head with compassion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroke
Verb
  • Analysts believe that the successor's profile could offer the bank re-rating potential, especially as the stock has been battered since the start of the year.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2019, Lebanon has been battered by an economic collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Beirut port explosion and two wars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of batter
Verb
  • Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The two London clubs’ transfer dealings got off to a controversial start with Ashley Cole’s infamous move from Arsenal, a deal clouded by accusations of tapping up and considerable hostility.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of tap
Verb
  • As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Over two hours away through miles of dense forest, before any stadium lights flicked on in Summit at Southwest Mississippi Community College, Nolan’s coaches and teammates found several ways to remember their promising recruit Thursday.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of flick
Verb
  • There was skepticism about Vizzina, who threw only 105 passes in his first three years at Clemson and then was pushed by true freshman Tait Reynolds for the starting role in preseason camp.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The August rally pushed sugar futures ahead of the S&P 500 on a year-to-date basis.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • There’s a magic to her game that can’t be shoved into a rigid structure.
    — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • To promote the new club, Good Good shared an advertisement in which co-founder Garrett Clark shoved a female member of the brand to the ground.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shove
Verb
  • To explain this thinking, Lee jabs the New York Mets amid their disappointing MLB season.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In historical terms, this drought is far from their longest, but no team has won the Premier League more times than them (13), and limbo jabs at a leviathan.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of jab
Verb
  • Police claim Rodriguez then went on to head butt an officer while being arrested, according to the records.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Levi’s Baggy Dad Jeans were the first pair that were actually loose and didn’t hug my thighs and butt too much.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of butt

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