as in caressed
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
affectionately patted the baby on the head
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Recent Examples of patted
One of his lawyers, Benjamin Zeman, patted the director's back.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.
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Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Wemby walked over and patted him a couple of times on the back.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The guard then patted Clark on the shoulder.
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Ryan Gaydos Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
With the Mets taking a 2-1 lead, Rodón, clearly unhappy, appeared to curse at himself as Austin Wells patted him on the shoulder.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
And the guy very kindly patted us on the back and said, ‘That’s not how this works.
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Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
York’s belly still burns from that coach that patted it in San Antonio.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.
—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Wemby walked over and patted him a couple of times on the back.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The guard then patted Clark on the shoulder.
—
Ryan Gaydos Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
With the Mets taking a 2-1 lead, Rodón, clearly unhappy, appeared to curse at himself as Austin Wells patted him on the shoulder.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
And the guy very kindly patted us on the back and said, ‘That’s not how this works.
—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
York’s belly still burns from that coach that patted it in San Antonio.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patted
Verb
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.
Verb
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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Mihyia Davis stroked the next pitch off Slimp’s glove in left for a double and Williams moved to third.
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“Patted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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