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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 wandering
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
Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 27 Dec. 2025
Made with 100 percent cotton and batting fill, its plush feel is ideal for thick winter bedding (especially when paired with warm sheets).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Yesterday was unique in that, with Arraez sidelined, Merrill was batting second for the first time since July 7.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Twins, meanwhile, finished last season batting .238, 22nd in baseball.
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Melania seemed incline to follow this non-PDA policy during her husband’s first administration and was sometimes seen batting her husband’s hand away during important diplomatic events.
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Today’s tires, however, have improved beading and better belting to take on these kinds of forces.—
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The soft sweetness throughout was thoroughly enjoyable, and that unexpected belting at the end left us curious to hear what else this man can offer.—
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
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The 49ers went three and out on their next two possessions and were unsuccessful on throws outside the numbers after hitting the middle of the field with three completions on the scoring drive.—
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After hitting just 4 of 30 threes against the Pacers, Miami opened 4 for 4 from distance, shot 8 for 16 on threes in the first half and finished 17 for 32.—
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
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The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged.—
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
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The brand’s range features cultural designs made using a mix of traditional Chinese techniques, including hammering, carving, hollowing, filigree, embedding, and heat treatment of enamels.—
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The sound of hammering came from outside in the driveway, where some men were building a coffin.—
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If toxic productivity goals try to incite guilt, banish them — ideally with a nice nap.—
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Melatonin also promoted sleep in the animals and scientists observed them sleeping at night and taking midday naps.—
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And the good vibes of those wins quickly dissolved with Toronto smacking them around in the fourth quarter of a blowout loss.—
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Malika was now smacking the rug in rhythm.—
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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