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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
they attacked and beat him, but fortunately he'll be fine
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as in defeats
to achieve a victory over
she always beats everyone at checkers, but she's not as good at chess
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as in surpasses
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this new animated feature sure beats everything else that's ever been done in animation
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as in throbs
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the patient's heart beats roughly 60 times per minute
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as in flutters
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
the bird's wings beat strongly as it soared in the air
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as in frustrates
to prevent from achieving a goal
you beat me to it
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as in glows
to shine with a bright harsh light
the tropical sun beat down on our heads without mercy
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as in drums
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
beat the drum in a marching rhythm
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as in confuses
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
it beats me how that slipup happened
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as in circumvents
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
he spends all of his time trying to beat the system
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as in grinds
to reduce to fine particles
years of pounding had beaten the pebbles to a fine dust
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as in plucks
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the screenwriter has filed a lawsuit, accusing the production company of beating him out of his share of the film's net profits
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as in thumps
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered one hard beat on the drums
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as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a single beat of the heart is said to be all that separates the vice president from the presidency
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as in rhythms
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
moved to the beat of the music
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as in heartbeats
a very small space of time
within a beat he was on the phone complaining about an error in his bill
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Recent Examples of beats
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their chart-setting record beats the late DMX with whom they were previously tied with each having their first five entries debut at Number One.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Well, this is where nature beats you.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
So, the time has come for Healey to hoist the Celtics flag up the State House flagpole, hold a Duck boat parade and then welcome the Celtics to the governor’s office before Boston Mayor Michelle Wu beats her to the punch.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adam Gray Democratic former assemblyman beats Republican incumbent John Duarte by only 187 votes out of 210,000 cast in Merced-Modesto area congressional district, leaving the GOP a tiny 220-215 House majority.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their chart-setting record beats the late DMX with whom they were previously tied with each having their first five entries debut at Number One.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Well, this is where nature beats you.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
So, the time has come for Healey to hoist the Celtics flag up the State House flagpole, hold a Duck boat parade and then welcome the Celtics to the governor’s office before Boston Mayor Michelle Wu beats her to the punch.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adam Gray Democratic former assemblyman beats Republican incumbent John Duarte by only 187 votes out of 210,000 cast in Merced-Modesto area congressional district, leaving the GOP a tiny 220-215 House majority.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beats
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The most significant changes were in cells near the hypothalamus’ third ventricle (V3), critical to regulating vital physiological and behavioral processes, including temperature, hunger and satiety, thirst and fluid balance, sleep-wake cycles, and circadian rhythms.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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This sounds schematic, but Ross is something of a genius in varying the rhythms and the visual change-ups.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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The literal and interpersonal cost of ignoring workplace culture far exceeds the investment required to build and maintain a healthy organizational environment.Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s not the same little bird, announcing in eternal cadences the coming of some other, new spring.Andriy Sodomora (Tr. Sabrina Jaszi & Roman Ivashkiv), The Dial, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alligator’s reverence for the trappings and cadences of ’90s rap plays well with the kind of arbitrators who’ve put all three of Nas’s King’s Disease albums in the running for trophies.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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This 18-year-old bourbon avoids being overly oaky or tannic, and is even better than last year’s 17-year-old expression.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rest 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat from the top.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Beats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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