as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
On a recent visit, I was led in through a series of back hallways and patted down by two hulking guards.
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Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 19 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
Additional screenings could include a pat down or inspection of property, said Pipia.
—Alex Groth, jsonline.com, 7 May 2025
He was patted down before officers reportedly found a Ruger handgun that was loaded with six rounds of ammunition, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 19 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
Additional screenings could include a pat down or inspection of property, said Pipia.
—Alex Groth, jsonline.com, 7 May 2025
He was patted down before officers reportedly found a Ruger handgun that was loaded with six rounds of ammunition, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pat down
Verb
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But the rest of the offensive line is a mystery, especially since the Dolphins are seemingly trying to shake down starting right tackle Austin Jackson, restructuring his contract to create cap space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The laps were completed as part of a promotional filming day, serving the dual purpose of gathering footage of the car on track, and the opportunity to shake down the car to ensure all systems are working as expected in preparation for official pre-season testing.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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During pregnancy, the two vertical muscles running down the front of your abdomen, the rectus abdominis muscles, must stretch to accommodate your growing baby.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fans of the Naked Gun franchise may need to brew some coffee and stay patient before finding out if Police Squad will soon tackle another case.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scotland captain Robertson rifled in a low shot from outside the penalty box 10 minutes into the second half to put Liverpool ahead and then Salah crashed home his enticing cross two minutes later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The score stayed that way until Hughes, a New Jersey Devils’ forward, rifled a shot under Binnington’s pads for his fourth score of the tournament, ending both the game and the Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like Stevens, leaders in Las Vegas are searching for ways to win back Canadians.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The council’s unanimous vote on Tuesday, asking the Office of Finance to draft language creating the program, comes at a time when city leaders are searching for money to cover basic services after closing a $1-billion budget gap.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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As the mulch breaks down or becomes unattractive, rake it away before applying a new layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Matt McLain added muscle, is now raking On the one hand, McLain adding a dozen pounds of muscle in the offseason seems like an unambiguously positive development.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Mar. 2026
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The district is also investigating whether Champ’s conduct violated any school policies.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cops were investigating a possible gang link to the killing, sources said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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