BATTENS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

battens

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present tense third-person singular of batten

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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026
The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026

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Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

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Director Paul Weiland, who lived out the exact same bar-mitzvah scenario his protagonist does, nails the specifics of a summer that, for better and for worse, remains ingrained into the national psyche.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Definition of nails

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On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Rihanna fills two spaces on the Billboard Global 200 and three on the Billboard Global Excl.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

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