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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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
The hardcore track beast is done up in a bold tri-color paint that echoes the look of the spaceman’s iconic suit.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Suffice it to say, things did not go well for the Hostmaster General, who went from a potential challenge beast to challenge least.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Phillips has been an absolute beast, just ask the blocking sleds.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
From subtle gossip to intentional exclusion, bullying is a complex beast.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Suffice it to say, things did not go well for the Hostmaster General, who went from a potential challenge beast to challenge least.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Phillips has been an absolute beast, just ask the blocking sleds.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
From subtle gossip to intentional exclusion, bullying is a complex beast.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beast
Noun
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The big brute bounded along on three legs, his lips curled back, and his big white teeth showing with every jump.—
Jim Rearden,
Outdoor Life,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each fits into typical RPG classes — with Armon being the close combat brute, Harlow the magical crowd control specialist, Rafa the agile rogue, and Vex serving as a summoner who calls on minions to do the dirty work.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2025
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If your dog goes with you for outdoor activities, give it a bath and then apply tick medication.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing two animals of any size free of charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Though human infections are rare, the disease can spread through insect bites, animal contact, and airborne dust, making outdoor precautions critical during peak months.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Patagonia sued a drag queen and environmental activist performing under the name Pattie Gonia in a trademark dispute, and the feud is quickly becoming a PR headache for the eco-friendly apparel brand.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Clutching a mysterious tool the shape of a mouse coffin, Firth’s villain tracks Daniel’s location by mentally transplanting himself into another person’s body, changing the color of their pupils to his own icy blue.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Will Victor Wembanyama continue his villain turn at MSG?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Something from this article might put me on some Ben Shapiro list, where a bunch of jerks literally will just call me ‘f****t’ or worse on my social media.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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This is no-frills Jamaican jerk chicken, ribs and pork served in overstuffed takeout boxes.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That great size would have also posed a problem as its food sources on land were all tiny creatures such as mites and other much smaller arachnids.—
Shraddha Chakradhar,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Wedding tents have multiple jobs during a celebration.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Thank you to the local authorities for being so professional and doing their job with class.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beast. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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