BEATS (DOWN) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

beats (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beat (down)

as in shines

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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
The sun shines on the rocks, which heats them and warms nearby waters.

— Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Definition of shines

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Octavia Spencer beams from ear to ear at the Ride Or Die special screening in London on June 22.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Footage of giant yellow black-eyed Susan flowers beams onto the wall from one projector, intersecting with video of swaying plants from another.

— Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

Definition of beams

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The brand uses tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a gentle, stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens and protects against premature aging.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
The lemon juice brightens the peaches and helps slow browning, a method also recommended for freezing peaches.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Definition of brightens

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Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
This way, the whole surface area of each droplet radiates away heat.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026

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