as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake mix and pat down gently.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
One Flew South The first and only location of Atlanta’s heralded fine dining airport restaurant that doesn’t require a TSA pat down, One Flew South opened in Inman Park in 2022, with an expansive patio directly facing the Eastside Trail.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake mix and pat down gently.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
One Flew South The first and only location of Atlanta’s heralded fine dining airport restaurant that doesn’t require a TSA pat down, One Flew South opened in Inman Park in 2022, with an expansive patio directly facing the Eastside Trail.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pat down
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Federal prosecutors, however, are alleging a complex plot to not only shake down Edens but also to hide evidence from the FBI.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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This brainstorm is aimed at shaking down travel booking platforms.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Witnesses saw the armed man run down the road toward Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The 2023 crew, for instance, came back to win just 27 times and came back from multiple runs down just eight times.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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This summer and fall, SDG&E plans to host in-person open houses for people to ask direct questions and find out more about the project and its proposed route.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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And finally… ▶️ Is Gen Z just finding out about Scientology?—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Who better to tell the tale of the city than the man who has spent years rifling through its junk?—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Guentzel, meanwhile, had a strong game, just missing a goal after rifling one off the post in the second period before tallying the team’s first goal late in the same period, a huge one.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maton has been wrestling with his curveball grip all season and continues to search for consistency.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Incorporate and Water On bare soil, lightly rake the fertilizer into the top inch.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Just avoid raking clover seed after planting as this covers the seeds with too much soil and reduces germination rates.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Soon after, the state began investigating parents suspected of having provided such care to their children.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The latest movie, Hannah, a baker turned amateur detective investigates the murder of a key witness in a high-profile forgery case, and the disappearance of the lead prosecutor in the case.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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