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.
—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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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.—
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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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The oil market can’t run down to the last drop, like your car can.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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And also God help him if anyone on the island finds out that Evan is the last [descendant].—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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To find out more about the British muscle car, check out the full story here.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Investigators are searching for 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz after a standoff at a home in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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At a certain point, letting those structures come apart a little brings you back to spontaneity, to searching, to surprise, and above all, to simplicity.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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After severe thunderstorms raked Washington on Friday evening, the Kennedy Center sought one more extension before complying with a noon Saturday deadline.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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How To Clean Cotton/Jersey Gardening Gloves Cotton makes a good all-purpose glove for raking leaves and tidying your yard.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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One of the board's first tasks will be reviewing and finalizing the Colfax Community Vision & Action Plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Mexican authorities investigate the slaying of San Miguel Amatitlan Mayor Joel Bravo Martínez in Oaxaca, shot weeks after pleading for state protection amid escalating threats, his party says.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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