as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
In the Instagram video posted by the White House, the song could be heard playing in the background as the camera panned to show a man in handcuffs getting patted down by Border Patrol on a tarmac.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Mason’s lawsuit argues his injuries were preventable and that East administrators, including Anderson, did not have adequate training on how to search and pat down students.
—Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025
Roll any remaining dough into a ball, and pat down to form another round.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Simply remove the film from the sheet, apply it to your face for 10-20 minutes and pat down the remaining formula for best results.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Mason’s lawsuit argues his injuries were preventable and that East administrators, including Anderson, did not have adequate training on how to search and pat down students.
—Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025
Roll any remaining dough into a ball, and pat down to form another round.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Simply remove the film from the sheet, apply it to your face for 10-20 minutes and pat down the remaining formula for best results.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pat down
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The statement described the lawsuit as a shake down attempt and claimed that the relationship between the woman and Sharpe was consensual.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The 81-year-old Burke, caught red-handed shaking down businesses needing city permits and approvals, got the same two-year penalty that Menendez is seeking.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Crowds began running down the road toward the site, as cars and motorcycles raced each other.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The path could also run down the west side of Howell Street, Smith said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Those interested in buying the new doll can find out where to buy it on Mattel's website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Coming off two road defeats in a row, coach Mikey Varas’ team appreciated its return to San Diego but couldn’t overcome a young Californian named Diego. RSL midfielder Diego Luna, 21, rifled a high-quality goal in the first half and netted a second-half goal off a penalty kick.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Authorities searched the Chatfield Reservoir for a missing paddleboarder Monday evening.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The summer dating spinoff from The Bachelor franchise will feature more than two dozen former contestants in Costa Rica searching for love.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Severe storms raked across Nashville and Middle Tennessee on Saturday, bringing multiple tornado warnings, at least one possible tornado, plus torrential rains and high winds all around the region.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Instead, make raking fun again with these nifty hand rakes that resemble giant salad tongs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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But some reviewed by Ars got tens of thousands of views, as screenshots bled over to other social media platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes investigates how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. CNN — Pristine, crisp and all-white — tennis whites have been a tradition dating back centuries.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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He was previously investigated for violating NOAA's scientific integrity policy.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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