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as in belting
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as in hitting
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in roaming
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 batting
Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, Michael Busch hit cleanup and the bottom third of the batting order was Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw and Amaya.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s become a reliable hitter in the bottom of the batting order, which adds to the Panthers’ success.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Aside from the near-perfect cherry blossom lid from the first edition, this new CC hat and its batting helmet and batting practice siblings are the best in the Nationals’ wardrobe.
—The Athletic Mlb and Culture Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Bellinger first was presented with the torpedo-shape concept in a batting practice session last season with the Chicago Cubs but did not use it in a game.
—Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, Michael Busch hit cleanup and the bottom third of the batting order was Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw and Amaya.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s become a reliable hitter in the bottom of the batting order, which adds to the Panthers’ success.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Aside from the near-perfect cherry blossom lid from the first edition, this new CC hat and its batting helmet and batting practice siblings are the best in the Nationals’ wardrobe.
—The Athletic Mlb and Culture Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
Noun
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But as a vocalist, Menne is more expressive and affecting than ever, alternating from whisper to croon to mid-range belting from one song to the next.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The viral TikTok gadget crushes fur and lint like nothing else.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1903, after opening and expanding a fur business, Zukor made his foray in the movie business by launching a chain of penny arcades that showed films.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Players continue hitting the cue ball off other balls to try and get their balls into pockets until only the eight ball remains.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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But most working parents agree: Their best work nearly always gets done early in the morning while their children are sleeping, or during nap times.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Cohen and colleagues have published several studies showing an increase in the polar vortex stretching or wandering.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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