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verb

present participle of beat
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of beating
Noun
In a separate case in February, five Israeli reservists were charged over the beating and stabbing of a detainee, accused in an indictment of breaking the man’s ribs, puncturing his lung and tearing his rectum. Daniele Hamamdjian, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025 The ministry claimed that some of the bodies showed signs of abuse and beating, adding that the identification process is ongoing. Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
But the Sooners already have two losses, so the magnitude of that win might not be as great as beating Alabama or Vanderbilt. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025 Apple — The iPhone maker added 2% after beating earnings and revenue expectations in its September quarter. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating
Noun
  • That was a pulse point for him.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Pour butter over cookie crumbs and pulse until evenly moistened.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The two permanent managers fired during their debut season over recent years — Benitez in January 2016 and Julen Lopetegui in October 2018 — both suffered big defeats in their first games against Barcelona.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Last month, Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup to stay in power following his 2022 election defeat.
    NPR, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Buffalo Bills got back on track Sunday by pounding the Carolina Panthers 40-9 and ending a two-game losing streak.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The storm is already pounding Jamaica, and NHC meteorologists urge residents to shelter in place.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Behind Wemby's strong contributions, the Spurs also won their first three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But then, in the second group phase — consisting of four groups of three, in the first 24-team World Cup — Italy exploded into life despite a very tough draw, defeating holders Argentina and favourites Brazil.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sun pointed out that the resulting batteries demonstrated a potential energy density exceeding 500 watt-hours per kilogram at the cell level, a power level that could enable electric vehicles to achieve a much longer driving range per charge.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Premium floor and pit sections reach higher prices, with floor general admission seats at select venues exceeding $500.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Over ominous, throbbing music, the lights start flashing, the tension starts building, and then, finally, Godzilla enters from stage right.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Nothing except my ankle, which was throbbing painfully.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the clip, Lecaillier cuts, tapes and shapes her materials until a wonderfully bonkers ostrich begins to take form — complete with flapping wings and a bobbing neck made from little more than determination and a sense of humor.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But its appeal can’t be divorced from the romance of its history, which properly began in the 19th century when English polo players began wearing oxford shirts as their preferred uniform, complete with collars that buttoned against the body to prevent their points from flapping in the wind.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
  • As preseason practice ramped up, multiple transfers have impressed, with Wake Forest transfer Parker Friedrichsen and Penn transfer Sam Brown drawing praise from McKillop.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025

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