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batting

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verb

present participle of bat
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of batting
Noun
Since 2019, the three-time batting champion has averaged a home run every 91.41 at-bats. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 He’s also scored seven runs, is hitting .350 out of the third spot in the batting order and takes command of the team on the field. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Garcia has shown improved power after refining his batting stance this past offseason. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 Even on their best behavior, players would occasionally disappear for several days, then return to Muni for batting practice. Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for batting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The young woman wore a Dr. Zhivago fur hat, and laughed in a contagious way.
    Spencer Reece, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Fuel and medicine will last weeks longer before hitting zero.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The first season of Severance was a kettle on a flame, hitting its boiling point around Episode 7, and then just boiling over for the final three episodes.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • How dirty is your mattress? Not to ruin your next nap, but the units of bacteria found in even a newer mattress are high.
    Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Given that their offense has yet to awaken from its long winter’s nap, and given that the Dodgers own them, the Rockies desperately needed a strong start from Ryan Feltner. To have any chance.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.
    Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025

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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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