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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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2
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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Burger moves across the field to 1B and adds yet another power bat.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Notable – Big free-agent signing Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman shared the left side of the infield for the second time this spring, and batted second and third respectively in the lineup.
—Ari Wohl, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Salas followed with a strange single off the knob of his bat and outfielder Tyler Robertson plated both with a single that cut the A’s lead to 4-2.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Burger moves across the field to 1B and adds yet another power bat.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Story scratched Trevor Story was originally supposed to be in the lineup batting fourth and playing shortstop for the Red Sox, but he was scratched roughly two hours before first pitch for precautionary reasons due to mild upper back tightness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Notable – Big free-agent signing Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman shared the left side of the infield for the second time this spring, and batted second and third respectively in the lineup.
—Ari Wohl, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat
Noun
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The film stars the gifted André Holland as a theater performer who becomes an amnesiac after suffering a violent blow to the head.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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But some business owners and managers told the Miami Herald Fraga’s proposal, set to be considered by the Doral City Council on Wednesday, could deal a crushing blow to their establishments.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hackman, 95, racked by advanced Alzheimer’s disease, then died in a mudroom on the other side of the house, a cane and sunglasses nearby.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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His body was discovered on the ground near the kitchen, with a walking cane and sunglasses next to him, on February 26.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not long after Muhammad claimed the Titan FC welterweight crown, the UFC came knocking.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Being licked by the cows and licking them back is a daily occurrence for her.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Evy was holding an ice cream cone and lowered it so Kinley could lick it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the 1960s, a quarter of dogs roamed freely, and euthanasia rates in shelters were 10 to 20 times higher.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Like Great Sand Dunes in Colorado—one of my favorite national parks—this state park is a beautiful place to roam, explore, and spend a night under a starry sky.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there’s thump, there’s just an understanding of situations, ability to use the whole field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Alonso slots back into the Mets lineup and fits perfectly behind new teammate Juan Soto, providing exactly the kind of right-handed thump the Mets were lacking.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The incident occurred last Tuesday during a championship meet, as footage showed Everett smashing her baton onto the head of Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker during a relay race.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Video footage shows Everett swinging her baton, appearing to strike Tucker in the head before Tucker drops her baton and runs to the side.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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McIlroy only hit four fairways and averaged 294.10 yards off the tee.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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So far, their Blackened Ranch Sauce and Sweet Heat Sauce will hit retailer stores on March 15, while their Mardi Gras Mustard will be on shelves shortly after.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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