as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
Its owner has said that guests were patted down by security, scanned with a metal detector wand and required to walk through a metal detector at the entrance.
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Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake mix and pat down gently.
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CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
One Flew South The first and only location of Atlanta’s heralded fine dining airport restaurant that doesn’t require a TSA pat down, One Flew South opened in Inman Park in 2022, with an expansive patio directly facing the Eastside Trail.
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Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pat down
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake mix and pat down gently.
—
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
One Flew South The first and only location of Atlanta’s heralded fine dining airport restaurant that doesn’t require a TSA pat down, One Flew South opened in Inman Park in 2022, with an expansive patio directly facing the Eastside Trail.
—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pat down
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Federal prosecutors, however, are alleging a complex plot to not only shake down Edens but also to hide evidence from the FBI.
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This brainstorm is aimed at shaking down travel booking platforms.
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Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak was trying to run down a long pass when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ran out to grab the ball, and both met in a crunching collision that left both players down for a minute.
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For the first time on June 19, the community got to use the playground, tour the gardens, and run down the sledding hill.
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Read on below to find out more about the speculation surrounding the A-list couple's wedding plans.
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Some family members even left the courtroom as Marcelle is heard asking about her children and finds out her son was killed.
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Vinícius exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães on the left flank, took touches to make space and rifled a right-footed shot past the outstretched arm of Yassine Bounou for his 10th international goal.
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Vinícius exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães on the left flank, took a few touches to cut around Neil El Aynaoui and rifled a right-footed shot past the outstretched arm of Yassine Bounou for his 10th international goal.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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Destructive winds in Oklahoma Farther west, a nasty line of thunderstorms from the same system raked through western and central Oklahoma after midnight CT Monday morning.
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They might well also be frustrated that Messi stayed on the pitch after his left boot raked the back of Aissa Mandi’s right leg at 1-0.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead underwater Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.
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Counterterrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating a series of late-night street attacks that left five men injured.
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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