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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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At the end of his career, right-handers at the plate batted a measly .204 against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Dorofeyev, who also scored on a power play in the first period, batted a Jack Eichel pass just inside the left post to end the longest game of the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Just 5.6% of Tatis batted balls have been in the air and to the pull side, lower than all but five other hitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

“Yeah. You’ll be great,” Sean said as he batted his eyelashes in jest.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan