BEATEN UP ON Synonyms: 214 Similar and Opposite Words

beaten up on

phrase

past participle of beat up on

as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against A brawl broke out and the players all started beating up on each other.

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as in jumped (on)

to criticize harshly and usually publicly She beat up on me in front of everyone for arriving late.

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as in battered

to strike repeatedly They beat up on the piñata until it finally broke open.

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Flowers debuted the Springsteen-esque song last week during his set at Newport Folk Fest.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
First set at 25% in the 1980s, the national ownership cap was intended to prevent a small number of companies from controlling too many local television stations.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of set at

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Other companies are tied into these corporations, forming circles of current and expected future investment and sales.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
That then tied into the idea of the betrayal and manipulation of xenia and how that fed into the collapse of this civilization.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of tied into

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Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of set upon

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The first Europeans, led by Spain's Juan de Ayala in his ship the San Carlos, sailed into what is now called San Francisco Bay, anchoring behind Angel Island.

— USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026
As Santa Margarita’s last pass at the South County Classic sailed into the hands of a Sierra Canyon defender, the outcome of the championship game and the challenge ahead for the Eagles became clear.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026

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