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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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Bonilla batted only .237 with seven home runs and 30 runs batted in for the Dodgers while sparring with Tom Lasorda, who succeeded Fred Claire as general manager on June 22 of that year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

During the run chase, Fuchs batted at number six, scoring 12 runs off 18 deliveries, including a four and that six as Grindleford triumphed by one wicket.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

That doesn’t sound like a staggering difference, but with thousands of batted balls over the years, that’s a lot of outs turning into doubles, triples and home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Scotland looked done but Lister provided oomph and Carter batted through.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

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

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood