Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patted down
Verb
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The team security guard who ran down the back hallway, ecstatic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Efinger then ran down the stairs and opened another door, which the complaint alleged also lacked a DE or protective system, leading to the outside tarmac.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kevin recorded a video posted to Instagram the moment Jaclyn found out that Swift wore the $7,800 necklace.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Although Regretting You and New Year's Rev were filmed back-to-back, both stars found out about the gigs at different times.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My eyes scanned the crowd for Leo.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The State Election Board later concluded last year that Fulton County likely scanned more than 3,000 ballots twice during the recount.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Patted down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patted%20down. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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