as in to work (over)
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
drives the same beat-up truck he had in high school
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Recent Examples of beat (up)
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
But while a metalhead from the Midwest or Northern Norway might load a bunch a friends into a beat-up van and road trip to the nearest big city, that wasn’t really an option for Lockman.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Sleek, well-made, and thoughtfully designed, this carry-on suitcase from Victorinox is an excellent travel companion to replace his beat-up rolling bag.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The beat-up group did a nice job against Green Bay.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
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Rosales hopes the security videos, which show the masked suspect and his beat-up old Toyota Camry, will help officers track down the suspect.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
But while a metalhead from the Midwest or Northern Norway might load a bunch a friends into a beat-up van and road trip to the nearest big city, that wasn’t really an option for Lockman.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Sleek, well-made, and thoughtfully designed, this carry-on suitcase from Victorinox is an excellent travel companion to replace his beat-up rolling bag.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The beat-up group did a nice job against Green Bay.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The trip could also see China give the go-ahead for the UK to rebuild its dilapidated embassy in Beijing.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Beat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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