patting down

present participle of pat down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patting down
Verb
  • Oh, perfect naked cherubs running down the trail through the trees!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The look consisted of a long-sleeve, silky dress shirt with a sharp collar and subtle buttons running down the front placket of the garment.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • De Pablo and Weatherly then reunited for the Paramount+ spinoff, which sees their characters on the run across Europe after finding out that someone is targeting them and their daughter.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The lukewarm homecoming turns worse after finding out about a new spell that can turn humans to witches, which threatens her family’s top-dog standing.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Patting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patting%20down. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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