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Recent Examples of batten
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
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J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
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J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
Verb
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The effect is both buttoned up yet flirty, and completely memorable.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
3 July 2025
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Great to wear unbuttoned as a beach cover-up or buttoned as a stylish shirt on its own, a linen button-down is always a good idea to include in your suitcase.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Verb
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To fatten up the liver that’s used to create foie gras, farmers force-feed the fowl more grain than their bodies need.—
Ari Daniel,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Farmers who fatten their chickens most efficiently are paid the best.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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Female mealybugs lay their eggs in fluffy white excretions affixed to the plant.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Nor did the dozens of other Art Academy staff, students and supporters who have filled Cincinnati City Hall in recent weeks, pleading for the city to support the 156-year-old art school.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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McNeil, sitting behind the steering wheel with his seat belt fastened, asks an officer to show him the law the officer was citing and asks to speak with a supervisor.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC news,
22 July 2025
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Elegant blue gloves came up almost past her elbows, and instead of a watch, a golden band with a red rose was fastened loosely on her left wrist.—
Christopher Urban,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Verb
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But this one was so good, so short, even Lisa couldn’t mess it up.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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But the bone-dry cabin air and the altitude can really mess things up.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Troopers scanned the area and located an infant pinned under the front end of the vehicle that was unconscious, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
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During a recent Oval Office meeting, the president lamented the appointment of Jerome Powell to lead the United States' central bank, wrongfully pinning the decision on Joe Biden.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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The new figures tack on costs of $69,016 per unit with a total per-unit cost now approaching $1.1 million.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The Cubs tacked on a run in the seventh when a hustling Seiya Suzuki scored from second base on an infield single by Pete Crow-Armstrong — a play in which shortstop Anthony Volpe ranged to his left and spun but pulled Goldschmidt off of first base with his throw.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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