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noun

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as in belting

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2
as in fur

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batting

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verb

present participle of bat
1
as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner batted the lamp off the table with one strike

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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly batted the piñata until it finally broke open

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3
as in roaming
to move about from place to place aimlessly on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside

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Recent Examples of batting
Noun
Youngsters James Wood and Dylan Crews will man everyday spots in the outfield and very responsible spots near the top of the batting order. — Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Naperville North’s offense is more of a question mark but does return senior catcher Zach Bava (Illinois State), a fourth-year starter who is 21 hits shy of the program’s career hits record after batting .398 last season. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 With Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz expected to hit third in the batting order, Stephenson likely would have hit cleanup, which could have led to a lot of RBI opportunities early in the year. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 When it was suggested that Abreu is pretty far behind, Cora agreed, noting the medical staff has been monitoring Abreu’s lab work and has not yet cleared him even for live batting practice. — Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for batting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting
  1. belting
  2. fur
  3. hitting
  4. licking
  5. roaming
  6. nap
  7. pounding
  8. wandering
Noun
  • Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • When a choir joins the singers for the final third of the song and both Houston and Carey take flight with their trademark belting, just sit back and marvel.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of belting
Noun
  • On March 15, the Verity star attended Moncler Grenoble's snowy fall/winter 2025 fashion show in Courchevel, France, wearing a dramatic chocolate fur coat with a complete look from the luxury outerwear brand.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of fur
Verb
  • Players continue hitting the cue ball off other balls to try and get their balls into pockets until only the eight ball remains.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.
    — Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of hitting
Verb
  • Can my cat get sick from licking me?
    — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.
    — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.
    — Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of roaming
Noun
  • Related article Don’t drink before your nap on the plane.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And while its landmarks are certainly a must for first-time visitors, the true appeal of Paris is found in the everyday; a quiet stroll through Montmartre, a leisurely morning coffee along Canal Saint Martin, or an afternoon nap in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of nap
Verb
  • The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Verb
  • Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.
    — Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Cohen and colleagues have published several studies showing an increase in the polar vortex stretching or wandering.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of wandering

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