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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
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
The Yankees’ 7-8-9 hitters — Volpe, Wells and Verdugo in addition to first baseman Anthony Rizzo and backup catcher Jose Trevino — entered Tuesday batting just .118 (4-for-34) with one homer, three RBIs, three walks and 12 strikeouts in the first three World Series games.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Stanton entered Game 1 of the World Series batting .294 with five home runs and a 1.179 OPS.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Even with its changes—the cryptic players, the pitching and batting clocks designed to shorten games—there remains something timeless about baseball.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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The 26-year-old superstar was one of the last New York Yankees to leave the dugout after the 7-6 defeat, sitting at the top step watching the celebration in his batting helmet with his gloves on waiting for a last at-bat that never came.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
The Yankees’ 7-8-9 hitters — Volpe, Wells and Verdugo in addition to first baseman Anthony Rizzo and backup catcher Jose Trevino — entered Tuesday batting just .118 (4-for-34) with one homer, three RBIs, three walks and 12 strikeouts in the first three World Series games.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Stanton entered Game 1 of the World Series batting .294 with five home runs and a 1.179 OPS.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Even with its changes—the cryptic players, the pitching and batting clocks designed to shorten games—there remains something timeless about baseball.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
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Gypsy, though, provides little opportunity for the belting that Woods is known for, relying instead on her ability to simply tell the story through song.Dina Litovsky, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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And, like IndyCar did in St. Pete at the start of the season, all forward-facing tire barriers are now covered with belting.Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
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The poster, Laura, told Newsweek that her two-and-a-half-year-old fur baby is the best cat anyone could hope for, and shares lots of her passions.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Winnie Harlow Winnie Harlow wore a sleek black bodysuit and matching black fur coat with a dramatic train.Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement To examine the impact of recreation on the lions, researchers used GPS and activity data gleaned from the tracking collars of 22 mountain lions roaming the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding region between 2011 and 2018.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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There is a decidedly British flavor to the creative conception, rooted in childhoods spent roaming the English countryside (and in James’ case, reconstructing animal skeletons and amateur taxidermy), and the very particular creativity that comes out of London.Kate Matthams, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4 Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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The dog feels for the door opening, jumps up inside the vehicle, sniffs for her crate and goes inside for a nap.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In this science-fiction satire, a domestic robot wandering through a world where everything has fallen apart just wants to find a human to serve but keeps meeting with chaos, disaster and confusion.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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