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as in belting
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1
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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2
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
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
In his first live batting practice session of the spring, Adames sent right-hander Sean Hjelle’s second offering over the left-field fence and into the opposing bullpen.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Ohtani dismissed fears that his batting could be affected by the injury.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
According to media reports, he had been pursued by several other clubs – including San Diego and Philadelphia – seeking to beef up their batting orders.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Players should arrive at 8 a.m. for batting practice, 9:15 a.m. game time Saturdays, Red Bug Lake Park, 3600 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry, $3, 407-779-6980.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
In his first live batting practice session of the spring, Adames sent right-hander Sean Hjelle’s second offering over the left-field fence and into the opposing bullpen.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Ohtani dismissed fears that his batting could be affected by the injury.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
According to media reports, he had been pursued by several other clubs – including San Diego and Philadelphia – seeking to beef up their batting orders.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
Noun
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When a choir joins the singers for the final third of the song and both Houston and Carey take flight with their trademark belting, just sit back and marvel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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More powerful and vivid than captured on record, her singing moved from faint, vulnerable whispers to urgent, shrill-free belting that often carried without the aid of effects.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Though their populations were threatened decades ago, mainly due to trapping for the fur trade, their biggest threats today are habitat loss and pollution.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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The rubber brush doesn’t get tangled with hair and fur like many brush rolls with bristles do.—
Lauren Taylor,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 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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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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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
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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Between 2001 and 2004, there were so many shootings in Vancouver-area clubs that gang police started roaming through bars, throwing out anyone who looked like a drug dealer.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Clint Bowyer, a broadcaster and former NASCAR driver, took a nap during the pause.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Piper visits a Buddhist temple, but her brother Lochlan (Sam Nivola) would rather join Saxon at the pool, and Victoria just wants to take a nap.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
16 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.
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