Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
Verb
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Fail to meet any of these conditions, and Ricky might be locked up again.—
Matthew Creith,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Our nation’s capital was locked down, silent and wary, rightfully fearful of violence from its own citizenry.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Another Lewandowski spot kick reduced the advantage, before Eric Garcia latched onto a Pedri cross to finally equalize through a bullet header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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At a time where some voters are less trusting of government regulators and the media, people are looking for a hopeful future to latch onto.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The bill would expand a state law prohibiting price gouging during disasters to more broadly bar the raising of prices on certain products by 10% or more in a 90-day period.—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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But as part of the censure, the board barred Morris from taking part in deliberations and votes regarding the Hagekhalil investigation.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Georgia discovered that again this month when Damon Wilson, a rising junior and five-star recruit, bolted for the portal instead of competing to be Georgia’s starting edge linebacker.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The far-right parties that are part of Netanyahu’s coalition may bolt the government.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Officers found the child chained to the top railing of a bunk bed in Lebanon on Jan. 11, WHTM and police reported.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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In broad daylight last year, wolves killed and ate a valuable sled dog chained to its kennel just outside Ely, Minnesota.—
Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If bokashi bins get too dry, add more moisture-rich food scraps and make sure your composter lid is fastened tight.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Along with the hooded detail, the dress boasted a shimmering broach, which was fastened to one of the two straps of Barbaro’s dress.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Realistically, states that already have a significant number of charter schools are unlikely to shut them down.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to news reports, UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, last year revealed plans to shut thousands of smaller-value accounts with around $2 million or less as part of a cleanup of less profitable relationships.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ridge Route Road is closed at Lake Hughes and at Templin Highway.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its Palisades store, which survived the Palisades fire, is temporarily closed.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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