1
as in brute
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
she's a real beast to anyone who makes the mistake of crossing her
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2
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he always has to act like a beast whenever things don't go his way
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3
as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a frigid night that was fit for neither man nor beast
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4
as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
controlling the state's vast bureaucracy has always been a beast
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Recent Examples of beast
Colt Matlock, Senior ATH, Brock Matlock, a UTEP pledge, is an all-around beast for a Brock program that consistently finds a way to compete at the highest level.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
This beast covers over half an acre, zips through tight corners, and maps your yard without any perimeter wires or complex setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Robinson, who posted 6.0 sacks last season thanks to a late surge, has been a beast while playing behind and alongside veteran edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The previous version of the immersive attraction brought guests face to face with the terrifying flickering TV screen, the menacing beast from beyond, and the pool filled with floating corpses.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
This beast covers over half an acre, zips through tight corners, and maps your yard without any perimeter wires or complex setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Robinson, who posted 6.0 sacks last season thanks to a late surge, has been a beast while playing behind and alongside veteran edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The previous version of the immersive attraction brought guests face to face with the terrifying flickering TV screen, the menacing beast from beyond, and the pool filled with floating corpses.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beast
Noun
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But Madsen was born to be the Lee Marvin of the 1990s — the kind of laconic brute who spoke softly and carried a sharp straight-razor.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2025
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The novel is often rhapsodic about its alpha brutes, but, toward the end, Frey turns the tables.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Both beloved animals have died, the zoo announced Friday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Strange animals that get their energy from chemical reactions instead of the sun have been discovered at the bottom of ocean trenches up to 31,000 feet deep in the northwest Pacific between Russia and Alaska, a new study reports.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Temuera Morrison plays a terrific villain as the murderous King Kahekili.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Living with the aftermath Smollett in Episode 9 Courtesy of Apple TV+ Lehane never set out to create a simple morality tale with clear heroes and villains.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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These creatures, often captured in moments of flight, fear, or fight, act as metaphors for personal trauma, resilience, and the human instinct for survival.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Elordi, 28, is visiting New York for a Variety cover shoot accompanied by his own creature — an incredibly mellow golden retriever, Layla.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg does a terrific job balancing the different tones, style and pacing of the play’s two halves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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During a recent piece in which ESPN writers ranked NFL teams based on their future outlooks, Walder offered an incredibly bold prediction on Nix, projecting that the former first-round pick will lose his job soon.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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His monster homer finally gave the Red Sox some room after a frustrating offensive game in which Boston stranded 14 men on base and went 3-for-19 with runners in scoring position.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Items still needed: large play mats, luggage, dolls, toy monster trucks Scampini Linn said she feels affirmed by the generosity of her community.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beast. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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