Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patting down
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California lawmakers are running down the clock to craft a deal to renew the state’s influential cap-and-trade climate policy.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The midi dress included such feminine details as silver buttons running down the front placket of the dress’ bodice.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Patting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patting%20down. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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