as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
Following his arrest, Elijah Lebron was allegedly found with a BB gun that resembled a firearm when he was patted down, Jaques said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
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Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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Everyone inside the building ran down the emergency stairs.
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On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot.
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Jacinto found out the truth about his work after becoming suspicious of some of the girls who would accompany his cousins to their home.
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Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
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About four minutes into the match, Manu Koné—curiously alone at the top of Norway’s box—trapped a clearance attempt and rifled a shot on goal, which Norway’s keeper, Egil Selvik, diving, punched away.
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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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Prosecutors argued during the hearing that the murders were premeditated, as a cup that was in front of Benning in a photo was missing when police searched the scene.
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Kamran said rescuers were searching through the rubble after receiving reports that more children could be trapped beneath the debris.
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But the authors rake the details into a towering pile and, in the context of contingency planning, set them on fire.
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Yesterday’s man James Rodrgieuz showed there is still some light in the evening by adopting a hybrid role; dropping into the right-back slot while in possession to rake crossfield balls towards Diaz and left-back Johan Mojica.
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The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.
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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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Authorities are investigating a double homicide after two men were found fatally shot Friday afternoon in Colusa County.
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Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, according to the release.
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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