as in nuts
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
by film's end it's obvious that faded movie star Norma Desmond is completely bats
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as in hits
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sharp bat with a rolled-up newspaper and that fly was a goner
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as in canes
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
riot policemen armed with bats and tear gas
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as in knocks
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
batted the piñata until it finally broke open
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as in roams
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 bats
Fox News, 25 Aug. 2019
Adjective
All Saints Church, however, was one of the first to benefit from roughly $4.3 million dollars of Heritage Lottery Funds, used to learn how bats impact churches and to find solutions.
—Fox News, 25 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bats
Adjective
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Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
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Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
Verb
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Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
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Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
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Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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If your attention wanders away, bring it back.Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
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His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nicole has got this mad playfulness as a performer.Marley Marius, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The first-year director of sports performance is a culture-setting strength coach, mad sports scientist and vocal advocate for her athletes.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Bats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bats. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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