Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
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This cream incorporates hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration and a compound called DMAE, a vitamin B derivative that can help to smooth skin’s texture.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The value of women’s basketball has already exploded in the intervening months, but the NCAA is locked into a contract that doesn’t reflect the sport’s current status and relevance.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two pit bulls latched onto Avery, tugging her like a rag doll.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Parents have latched onto the story as a mirror of their own worst fears.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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These organizations, which had lofty names such as the Great Northwest Improvement Association and West Altadena Improvement Association, urged homeowners to write language into their deeds that would bar Black, Latino or Asian tenants from buying or renting there.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tom Brenner | Reuters A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the White House cannot bar Associated Press reporters and photographers from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other secure spaces where journalists from other media outlets are admitted.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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As with the smaller Fiat, the Lancia’s engine was transversely mounted, bolted to a five-speed transmission and transaxle.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Willard, who bolted for Villanova right after Maryland’s season ended in the Sweet 16, didn’t view the Terps as a destination job.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Autistic teen found starved, chained to cot, Ohio officials say.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Several Columbia University students have chained themselves to a gate to protest Mahmoud Khalil's detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox were likely going to be one of the top teams in the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. free agency sweepstakes next winter, but the Toronto Blue Jays shut that idea down by agreeing to a massive $500 million contract extension to take Guerrero off the market.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The right-hander shut the Fish out over five innings, allowing five hits and two walks, while striking out four.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Note: Aqua e Vino is temporarily closed for renovations.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tamie plans to keep the GoFundMe open per legal advice but looks forward to closing it once all arrangements are finalized.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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