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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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
Noun
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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
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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
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The viral TikTok gadget crushes fur and lint like nothing else.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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This allowed antler collectors and other interested buyers to walk past some of the piles of furs and stacks of trophy antlers — mostly from elk and mule deer, although the DWR says a few moose, sheep, and pronghorn are in the mix as well.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 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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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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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
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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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
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Acosta, a supervisor for the Herald's makeup department, had worked at the newspaper for 25 years and routinely parked her van at the Watson Island park to eat lunch, read books or take a nap before returning to her job, court documents show.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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My husband basically takes a walk in the morning and then comes home and naps for hours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 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
Verb
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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