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ABS

[abz] / æbz /
NOUN
antilock brake
Synonyms


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Because the catcher has the best vantage point, teams across the majors have made their catchers, not their pitchers, the point men for ABS challenges on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He has a slim chance of replicating that moment during the season, with the ABS challenge system implemented in MLB.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

ABS as a skill, however, isn’t just about getting the challenges right.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Some pitchers believe the realities of ABS has also impacted them on the edges of the plate, even though officially the strike zone in those areas hasn’t shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It was called an ABS, or asset-backed security.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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