batted (around)

past tense of bat (around)

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Verb
  • The future of this rapidly expanding means of devising software by tapping into the generative capabilities of modern-era AI, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Llama, Grok, Gemini, and other large language models, will be discussed.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Other than the online diary, Gendron reportedly received weapons tips in another Discord server where members mostly discussed guns and tactical gear.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s been chewed over many times.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Other ideas kicked around over the years have been subsidized housing or even returning it to its history of entertainment, as a high-end theater and performing arts academy.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The idea of an independent misconduct authority has been kicked around by the industry since the Noel Clarke scandal four years ago, but its existence has become more pressing amid a string of power abuse crises involving the likes of MasterChef presenter Wallace and ITV chef Gino D’Acampo.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Batted (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batted%20%28around%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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