pat down

[pat-doun] / ˈpætˌdaʊn /

VERB

examine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit check check out consider criticize delve into explore inspect investigate ponder pore over probe read research review scan screen scrutinize study survey try vet view

STRONG

appraise assay canvass case eye finger frisk gun inquire parse peruse prospect prove reconnoiter sift sweep weigh winnow

WEAK

chew over dig into go into go over go through look over pick at scope scrutinate search into size up take stock of turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve forget ignore neglect praise

STRONG

overlook

Example Sentences

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If the bill passes, police wouldn’t need a warrant or cause to pat down the paroled offender.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Even so, Mr. Marrero said that armed police officers would not pat down students unless they had probable cause.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

But does it mean you’ll get moved to a slow line, get an extra pat down, or a mark on your record?

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2022

Gill used a towel to pat down the area where the kick would be attempted, and Santos also stepped on the towel and used it to dry a different spot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Trying unsuccessfully to pat down his messy hair, he says, “I’m still working on that part. But I will make the world a better place. Somehow or other.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

pat down

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