beat (down)

Definition of beat (down)next

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Verb
  • The concept will feature acts like Paris Hilton and Kim Petras performing on a remote stage as the show is beamed into theaters around the country.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Asked about her relationship with Bell off-screen, Lupe beamed.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
  • Both Have Fiber for Heart and Gut Health Fiber is one area where both oats and almonds shine, but in different ways.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • For instance, researchers found that rapid urbanization and electrification across Asia drove brightening in cities from China to India to Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Just a little acid went a long way in brightening up all the flavors and cutting through the richness of the sauce.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • These enhaloed the heads of models who led the audience down a garden path in New York’s Marble Cemetery into a romantic realm of fairy tale and fantasy.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2018
Verb
  • The flower, which radiates positivity and joy, encourages Leo to showcase their vivacious personality.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Naturally then, many guests greet the staff like old friends, and this familial atmosphere radiates out through the casual grace of the hotel staff.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Southampton’s team arrived at St Mary’s amid a sea of red smoke from the flares lit by the thousands of fans who had lined the street to greet them.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The place was brightly lit and sparingly decorated, with clusters of books that made no sense.
    Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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