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Recent Examples of bate
Every time her vocals seamlessly shifted from a keen voice, sharp as a blade, to a beautiful singing voice, the audience broke out in goose bumps, breath bated.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
During that fleeting wait, bated breath and a thumping heartbeat are symptoms of a process that happens in the brain.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2024
These are the last big nominations actors can score prior to the Big O, so breath is bated and agents are standing by to comfort.
—Vulture, 10 Jan. 2024
Others will have a day off work and maybe do something meaningful to honor Black people—but our breath is not bated.
—Time, 19 June 2023
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
During that fleeting wait, bated breath and a thumping heartbeat are symptoms of a process that happens in the brain.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2024
These are the last big nominations actors can score prior to the Big O, so breath is bated and agents are standing by to comfort.
—Vulture, 10 Jan. 2024
Others will have a day off work and maybe do something meaningful to honor Black people—but our breath is not bated.
—Time, 19 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bate
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Campbell Puckett, known online as Pookie, began the new year by getting surgery to remove pre-cancer.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Meta is removing employee criticism over its hiring of UFC CEO Dana White from an internal company messaging system.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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This fee is deducted from your loan balance before the funds are disbursed.Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Taxpayers cannot deduct mileage for their regular moving expenses under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The symptoms can come on suddenly and dramatically then generally abate after one to three days.Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hon Hai Precision Industry, which does business as Foxconn around the world, said its revenue climbed 15% year over year, signaling the enthusiasm around AI is not abating.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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After that, tow companies are supposed to subtract their storage fees and turn over any remaining funds to the state.Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 5 Jan. 2025
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That trade solidified Colorado’s crease by subtracting Georgiev’s erratic play and bringing in a legitimate upgrade in Blackwood.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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His nephew, Alex Fries — the son of Renner’s sister Kym — was detaching the chain connecting the car to the plow, but Renner couldn’t see him and became concerned for his safety.Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bridge The Leadership Gap When a critical disconnect emerges between senior management and frontline operations, executives often become increasingly detached from their workforce's day-to-day realities.Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bayless' show was also taken off the air in 2024 after losing viewers following the loss of his co-host Shannon Sharpe.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Azimut has always had a solid following in Italy and the Middle East, but the Azimut name took off in North America in 2006 when MarineMax, the largest U.S. dealer, replaced the faltering Sea Ray Yachts line with the Italian brand.Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Promoting frequent breaks, disconnecting after work hours and maximizing vacation time are crucial for sustaining well-being.Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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While the pair will be bright enough to be seen by the naked eye, they will be too widely separated to fit within the field of view of a telescope or pair of binoculars.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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But what does separate him from those in Blaugrana however, is his willingness to defend.Adam Digby, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Bate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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