Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patted down
Verb
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Smith ran down the sideline and broke away from Livingstone’s defense inside of four minutes left in regulation, helping the Golden Bulls run out the clock.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Loveland, lined up to Williams’ right, ran down the seam in between the defenders.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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 16 Nov. 2025.
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