sat

past tense of sit
1
as in squatted
to rest on the buttocks or haunches everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

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2
as in seated
to cause to sit down the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

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3
as in spawned
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

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Recent Examples of sat Levi Jones, a 33-year-old business owner, pulled up to Sacred Eye Tattoos in Hollywood last week and sat for eight hours getting a photorealistic black-and-white portrait of Mangione on his leg. Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps. Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024 Cold temperatures did not stop two dogs in Colorado from fetching two tennis balls that sat perfectly on top of a lake. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 In the 2023 World Baseball Classic, his fastball sat 100 mph. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Entering Saturday’s slate, Wagner sat tied-fourth league-wide with 43 total steals. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024 Which made for an ugly game on Saturday, when Towns sat due to what the team listed as patellar tendinopathy in his right knee. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024 The minimalist dress also featured a black belt, which sat above Lawrence's baby bump. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sat
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  • The two survivors of the plane crash are both flight attendants who were seated near the back of the plane.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • With Aaron Rodgers officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s set for some pretty fun reunions on the 2025 schedule.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
  • Bidault not only relies on outside perspective, but worked to establish a bond with the artist that set the film on track to uncover his peculiar fascinations and obsessions.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 9 June 2025
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  • Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 10 June 2025
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  • The escape plan was hatched with the help of Neil.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • When an egg hatched, the tiny chick wasn’t naked.
    ByErik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Sat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sat. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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