Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patting down
Verb
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And that’s important, especially as players age, because teams like the Dolphins seize on shaking down injured, or underperforming talent.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Core concepts carry over from Edwards’ two signature models through large synthetic cages running down its sides, as well as the shapes of its toe box.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The woman was able to free herself and started running down Old Stage Road.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers were confused and frustrated after finding out the shopping center was closed on a normally busy Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The key will be finding out if the remaining players stay at Gateway.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Patting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patting%20down. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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