as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 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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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 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.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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This brainstorm is aimed at shaking down travel booking platforms.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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As Roberto De Zerbi ran down the touchline in celebration of Joao Palhinha giving Tottenham Hotspur the lead against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, one of his players was in hot pursuit.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The Lodge is technically not in Seattle—the converted seminary is located inside Kenmore’s Saint Edward State Park, an expanse of forest with trails running down to the eastern shore of Lake Washington.—
Harry Cheadle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Keep scrolling to find out which 13 Amazon essentials made my flight a breeze, spanning from my go-to loungewear pants to compression socks, with prices starting at just $10.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Click here to find out how to download it.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The woman’s daughter showed investigators video footage showing Robinson rifling through the woman’s drawers, selecting items and hiding them on her body.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Fisher then dangled past a series of defenders, and rifled a shot on net.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Employees searched the area but could not find him, according to law enforcement.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Then comes raking the clippings, bagging them up, and hauling them to the garbage.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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This can include flattening the hill, raking or shoveling the mound, or even using a garden hose to flood the area.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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