battered
Americanadjective
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very well-used and showing distinct signs of wear or damage.
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coated in batter and fried in oil.
adjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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It got there because other megacap tech stocks were battered in last month’s AI selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
She highlighted the city’s battered streets and sidewalks, pinning the problem on poor management and bad financial choices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was engaging with Iraqi authorities as it prepares a new bailout program for the country, whose economy has been battered by the war on Iran.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Exceptionally high tides are set to hit California as early as this weekend, sending officials scrambling to prepare for another onslaught along the state’s already battered coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The hurricane battered the plywood boards screwed over the windows.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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