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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Against Arkansas on Saturday, Miller’s regular pregame introduction with a Crimson Tide staffer giving him a pat down didn’t sit well with coach Nate Oats — or anyone else.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

She began her segment joking that she "got to do a Covid pat down."

From Fox News • Mar. 28, 2022

Aurora police were not justified in initiating an initial “investigatory stop,” nor were they justified in their decision to pat down or frisk McClain.

From Washington Times • Feb. 24, 2021

Rolling through large crowded airports, hauling luggage, waiting in long lines, receiving a pat down, being strapped into a tiny aisle chair and then sitting for hours unable to move is exhausting.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2019

I wanted to throw my arms around his weary neck and pat down his rumpled hair.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

pat down

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