BATTING Synonyms: 242 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of batting

as in belting

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as in fur

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batting

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verb

present participle of bat

as in hitting

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner batted the lamp off the table with one strike

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as in licking

to strike repeatedly batted the piñata until it finally broke open

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as in wandering

to move about from place to place aimlessly on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside

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Recent Examples of batting

Noun

Borod said fan experiences for Polymarket users could eventually include taking batting practice or running the bases at Yankee Stadium. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Brown will also throw live batting practice on Tuesday and fly back to Chicago with the team. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

The 6-foot-6, 307-pound Campbell has turned heads by batting down a pass almost every day. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Newly acquired Lane Thomas, batting for Dominic Smith, reached on a throwing error and scored when Riley greeted reliever John King with a 433-foot homer to left. — Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for batting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting

Noun

Zuraitis sounds confident and poised belting R&B, crooning standards, or interpreting pop tunes.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
When a choir joins the singers for the final third of the song and both Houston and Carey take flight with their trademark belting, just sit back and marvel.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of belting

Noun

Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Anna had brown fur and was dressed up for the occasion with a pink and white flower and lace lei around her neck.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fur

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Cook will be remembered for making the iPhone feel essential to everything from buying a coffee to listening to music, hitting the gym or paying a credit card bill.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Crow-Armstrong’s 38 blasts are tied with Kyle Schwarber (2019) for second-most by a left-handed-hitting Cub.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of hitting

Verb

One act featured two young women sitting on the stage and licking orange Popsicles (yes, that was the whole act).

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Owners should also watch for licking that is sudden, persistent or severe enough to cause hair loss or skin damage.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of licking

Verb

The announcement comes after video circulated online of Knight at recent performances, including a July 25 gig at the Hollywood Bowl, wandering around the stage, turning her back to the audience, and not singing on cue.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
But more recently, cell phone videos taken by audience members at Knight performances, including one from a July 25 Hollywood Bowl concert, show the singer wandering the stage, her back to the audience and seeming to miss singing cues.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of wandering

Noun

This song features a kick drum throughout, and the boosted bass takes it from background timekeeping to foreground hammering.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
The Middle East faces chaotic power shifts as Iran, despite taking a hammering, refuses to back down, though its regional influence is expected to wane.

— Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of hammering

Noun

Duncan said Willow's most human-like quality is a Sunday nap.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of nap

Verb

Carrington was ejected from the game in the first half after smacking Cunningham across the face during Cunningham's layup attempt.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Catcher Daniel Susac followed up Wednesday’s two-home-run game by smacking a two-run shot, and the Giants bullpen didn’t break down while protecting a 4-1 victory.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026