Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
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Her dog, who has his own room, had been locked inside and left to relieve himself all over the floor.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025 -
Enforcement will vary by school, with options including locking pouches, backpack storage, and progressive disciplinary measures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
Verb
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But the attacks on Powell have grown in recent weeks, and Republicans have latched onto what was once a routine — albeit expensive — construction project for the Fed.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Playing the deep position, Cruz latched onto the final out, then sprinted in, jumping into Hargrove’s arms.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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But Le Pen was barred from standing by a French court in a case related to her party's finances.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The university was also barred from competing for new grants.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Twenty-five American women bolted for Britain to serve in the ATA in 1942.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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During radiation, a mesh mask was molded to her face and bolted to the table to keep her completely still throughout each session.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Many vacuums now have built-in multifunctionality; the days of chaining your separate robot vacuum and robot mop together are long gone.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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But being chained to the floor or to a bed, this was not possible.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
Verb
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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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Is there a polite way to shut it down, other than just leaving?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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If the players try to stand up for themselves, even a little, Bettman shuts everything down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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These are the 24 most overcrowded tourist destinations in Texas 2 Six Flags parks won't reopen in 2026, and another won't return in 2028 Six Flags will soon close two locations in Bowie, Maryland: Six Flags America and its accompanying waterpark, Hurricane Harbor.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The public is advised to seek alternate routes as police said the intersection may be closed for several hours.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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