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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battened
Verb
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026 -
At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the day, McKinley Park is filled with activity, from dog walkers and joggers to families enjoying the outdoors.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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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,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Giants’ position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Rock Hall just messed this one up.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lashed back at Leavitt.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leo has not lashed out, or gotten defensive, or allowed himself to be pulled down into the gutter.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same gloved hand that had reached through the broken window clamped around her calf.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Needing a stop, Aaron Gordon clamped De’Aaron Fox to force an air-ball at the shot clock buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Going There author and Monahan tied the knot in 1989.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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His 41 wins were tied for the third-most in franchise history by a coach in their first year with the team, and his 98 points tied a franchise record for most points accumulated by a coach in their first year.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Battened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battened. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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