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
  • Afterwards, as Cheogyal puts it, the spiritual leader stroked his head with compassion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders do not have the luxury of sitting in the corner contemplating their feelings or hoping someone will stroke their egos.
    — Chris Adams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of stroke
Verb
  • Some of those rescued are covered in mud and appear injured after being battered by the flood, one video shows.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The war has already battered Iran’s economy and inflicted mounting pain on ordinary people.
    — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of batter
Verb
  • Students regain access to their devices at dismissal by tapping the pouch against an unlocking device.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • To be sure, there’s still a supply deficit, forcing consuming countries to keep tapping their reserves, which are reaching critically low levels.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of tap
Verb
  • Near the left corner of the 6-yard box, Pereyra turned and flicked a shot inside the back post.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Playing with the Chromatic is as simple as inserting a cartridge and flicking the power switch.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flick
Verb
  • Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Smith's federal complaint included the same account and alleged that the school discriminated against her son because of his disability and race, including deploying pressure tactics to push her Black son out of the public school.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • Punk turned the tables and shoved Owens into Engler, who bumped to the outside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Tork Mason / Imagn Images Jonathan Ford, DT Ford threw running back Jaden Nixon to the ground so aggressively during Tuesday’s practice that left tackle Jordan Morgan got in his face and shoved him.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of shove
Verb
  • Workers have been increasingly jabbed while on the job as needle-style medications — more specifically GLP-1s — have risen in popularity.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To hear Ossoff, a more moderate Democrat in a reddish-purple state, direct a sharp—albeit petty—jab directly at the president thrilled such voters.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of jab
Verb
  • 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
  • Tensions flared as both agencies butted heads over what to do, highlighting an international relationship that hasn’t always fostered peaceful cooperation in space.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Definition of butt

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