BEATING (IN) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

beating (in)

verb

Definition of beating (in)

present participle of beat (in)

as in cutting in

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For Bayern Munich, Olise is the new Arjen Robben, cutting in off the right wing to get shots away.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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Eight other children were injured and being treated at a hospital, senior police official Faisal Kamran said, adding that the owner of the tutoring center and another person have been arrested.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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