How to Use patented in a Sentence

patented

adjective
  • Today, patented claims are rare things.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2026
  • Adams hit a couple of his patented push shots when given space.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Four of them were his patented curveball, one of the best in baseball.
    — Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • As for Rodgers, his patented Hail Mary didn’t work in the end.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Kenny Moore added one early in the game on one of his patented blitzes off the edge.
    — Jim Ayello, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2020
  • But what would happen when Tiz the Law made his patented move at the top of the stretch?
    — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 26 Sep. 2020
  • The patented design is more than 100 years old and is still going strong.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • This feels like a game that will come down to Bryce Young’s patented crunch-time heroics.
    — Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025
  • The patented back opening allows easy wear for all different hair types and styles.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • This patented design keeps the logs high, allowing air to flow in and feed the fire from the bottom.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The pitch rounds to show off their nifty, patented solar device were greeted with polite pity.
    — Louis Hansen, The Mercury News, 17 June 2017
  • Based on a patented system, the screws are placed on the back of the links to preserve the smooth look and feel of the bracelet edges.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
  • Most of the drugs in short supply are generics—drugs that are less-expensive copies of patented drugs.
    — John C. Goodman, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Brent Burns sent one of his patented stinger shots towards the Vegas net from the right point.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
  • So a patented pill that sells for $1 can be profitably produced and sold as a generic for a penny.
    — Alfred Engelberg, STAT, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Is the group as tough-minded without Thibodeau’s patented verve?
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The only thing missing was a patented Jordan shrug.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Xofluza is still patented and runs $150 to $200 a person.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
  • That was showcased with his patented confidence after the fight.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The patented strap system allows this one to convert from a duffel to a backpack and back again on the fly.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The real highlight of this dish is the patented, locking lid that is leakproof and watertight.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 June 2021
  • The patented mold and disher was useful beyond ice cream, helping to serve other sticky foods like rice.
    — Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Pastrnak added the fourth on a patented one-time blast, off a Krejci dish.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Wallin did it in fitting fashion, making one of her patented 3-pointers.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Harden tried to hit Vassell with his patented step-back 3-pointer.
    — Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 15 Dec. 2020
  • His mix of patience and power, plus his patented jump cut, is driving one of the best stretches of his career.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The standout feature of this board is the patented and functional retractable wings.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
  • Their defensive secondary is due for one of its patented turnover bonanzas.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Not so, thanks to Tach’s patented connection system.
    — Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The high-quality serum from your go-to brand for long, silky hair works on a unique patented peptide blend to thicken lashes.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2024

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