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batted

NOUN

a hit with a solid object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sock

STRONG

bang belt blow bop crack knock rap slam smack strike swat thump thwack wallop whack whop

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flattery praise

Example Sentences

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Throughout his career, more than 53% of his batted balls have been on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Tatis has already had 28 batted balls recorded at 100 mph or harder that resulted in an out, the most in MLB.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

House of Representatives, where she rattled CEOs and Trump administration leaders and batted away GOP challengers in a competitive Orange County district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

On the hard-news side, she bungled big moments like an interview with Vladimir Putin, who batted away her questions about 2016 election meddling with an exasperated performance of ignorance.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Beowulf offered as he batted away the dancing fabric that whipped playfully about him.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood