beat (in)

verb

Definition of beat (in)next
as in to cut in

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  1. cut in
  2. add
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  • However, there are some experts that see the cut in military drills as a positive gesture, suggesting that if the joint exercises are escalating tensions, then reducing them should lessen the chance of a conflict.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Michigan, with the highest caseload, successfully fought grant cuts in court.
    — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Return the noodles to a separate saute pan over low heat and add approximately 1/2 cup of the Lemon Teriyaki Sauce.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 and the Indiana Fever pulled away from the Chicago Sky for a 113-90 victory on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Beat (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28in%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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