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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sharp bat with a rolled-up newspaper and that fly was a goner
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
riot policemen armed with bats and tear gas
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as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
batted the lamp off the table with one strike
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside
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Recent Examples of bat
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The poor bat’s squeals lingered with me through the night.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
In 113 postseason at-bats, Lowe is batting just .115.
—Steve Henson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Elsewhere, there are clips of him watching his favorite soccer club Aston Villa with his dad Prince William and walking through the woods with a cricket bat.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The poor bat’s squeals lingered with me through the night.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Cardinals were prepared and batted the ball at the line of scrimmage.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
In 113 postseason at-bats, Lowe is batting just .115.
—Steve Henson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat
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Iran's allies in the region have suffered a series of blows at the hands of Israel as the Gaza war expanded to the Middle East.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Concussions are usually triggered by a strong blow to the head or body that moves the brain inside the skull.7 A strong whiplash, such as during a car accident, can also cause a concussion.28 Risk Factors Several risk factors have been linked to CTE.Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bramble fruit are harvested from canes which produce a crop in their second year of growth.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Carved from the abundant river cane that grows all over the American south, the bamboo-like plant was made into an early version of a pan flute that would accompany banjos, guitars, fiddles and singing, especially... Already a subscriber?Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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With a 42-38 come-from-behind victory over No. 6 Miami, Syracuse knocked the Hurricanes out of the ACC Championship Game and ushered in No. 12 Clemson, which earlier on Saturday lost 17-14 to rival South Carolina to pick up its third defeat.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There’s no time to consider it since someone is knocking on her door.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Philcox-Littlefield enhanced that attitude by playing a growling baritone guitar instead of the light Memphis soul licks featured in the demo.Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
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His red lips are freshly licked, and his eyes shoot out at us as vigorously as his cigar.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s now estimated that at least 70 wolves are roaming the Golden State, a marked increase from last year.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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This cruise ship playset stands 15 inches tall and has two decks for Peppa, Rohan Rhino, and Captain Otter to roam and play across.Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Honestly, the fact that the debris made a thump sound is a compliment to Cooper’s solid stance — that guy wasn’t going anywhere.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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With a new house-music thump behind them, Fuerza Regida found a new after-hours realm.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Maggie Henriquez, chief executive officer at Baccarat since 2022, is passing the crystal baton to Printemps executive Laurence Nicolas, who will take up the management helm of the French luxury firm in early 2025.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The passing of the baton is official: British maestro Alexander Shelley will succeed Carl St.Clair as artistic and musical director of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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In the second quarter, Lawrence was hit in the head by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair following a six-yard run.Jacob Lev, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 Power Up North American tour is slated to hit 13 stadiums across the nation from April 10 through May 28.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Bat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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