1
: hammered into a desired shape
beaten gold
2
: much trodden and worn smooth
3
: being in a state of exhaustion : exhausted
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felt beaten after three months of 90-hour workweeks
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Stir the soup to create a gentle whirlpool, then slowly stream in the beaten egg, moving your hand back and forth so the egg forms ribbons.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, as many expected, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced several punishments for both the Lions of Teranga and the beaten finalist Morocco, with individual players and managers also facing penalties.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Start at 12 o’clock with the beaten egg, followed by the cooked rice, petits pois and finally the light soy sauce.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Add the beaten egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, as many expected, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced several punishments for both the Lions of Teranga and the beaten finalist Morocco, with individual players and managers also facing penalties.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Start at 12 o’clock with the beaten egg, followed by the cooked rice, petits pois and finally the light soy sauce.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Add the beaten egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beaten
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beaten
adjective
beat·en
ˈbēt-ᵊn 
: worn smooth by passing feet
the beaten path
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