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as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
he wears a pacemaker to help maintain a regular beating of his heart
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as in defeat
failure to win a contest
took a beating and ended up in second place
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as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
they attacked and beat him, but fortunately he'll be fine
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as in defeating
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 exceeding
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 throbbing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the patient's heart beats roughly 60 times per minute
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as in flapping
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 frustrating
to prevent from achieving a goal
you beat me to it
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as in drawing
to shape with a hammer
the medieval artisans who beat iron into exquisite swords
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as in burning
to shine with a bright harsh light
the tropical sun beat down on our heads without mercy
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as in tapping
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
beat the drum in a marching rhythm
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as in baffling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
it beats me how that slipup happened
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as in circumventing
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 grinding
to reduce to fine particles
years of pounding had beaten the pebbles to a fine dust
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as in cheating
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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Recent Examples of beating
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.
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John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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But if the stock market rally that powers the divide fizzles out, the economy could take a significant beating.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.
—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Verb
Brazil awaits the winner in the round of 16 after beating Japan 2-1 on Monday.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone.
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The film culminates in the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755, where Washington steps up and delivers a rousing speech to the British army despite their defeat.
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That conversion and conquest crusade brought disease and defeat to native Californians, whose numbers and ways of life would be all but exterminated by the time the United States of America celebrated its first 100 years.
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America is better when Paul Skenes is embarrassing hitters with Livvy in the stands pounding Miller Lites.
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The heart-pounding encounter ended with the calf reunited with its mother, dramatic photos on a cellphone — and the couple continuing on to catch brook trout.
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The girls posted a 6-2 record at the state tournament in a field of 50 of Southern California’s top 12U teams with several extra-inning and walk-off wins, defeating multiple district champions, including San Juan Capistrano and Oxnard.
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Another democratic socialist, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, won a congressional primary in Colorado on June 30, defeating a longtime Democratic incumbent.
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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And judging by the throbbing snippet that caps off the video they might not be done.
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The light bled red at Sixty-Seventh and Pacific, music throbbing through the speakers as Olivia Borsutzki relaxed her foot from the brake.
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Video from the group's livestream showed Luna flapping his wings on a branch before taking off.
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In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
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But Algo’s hyper-logical, computerised process of consistently picking the favourites to win was undone in the second match of the day, with Ghana frustrating England in a 0-0 draw.
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The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
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