BEATER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

beater

noun

ˈbē-tər

Definition of beater

as in crate

a dilapidated old automobile he drives a beater that just barely runs

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as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent no one likes to see the beater of our team in the play-offs

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Recent Examples of beater After receiving the ball from an inbound pass with three seconds left in game 5, Jordan nailed the buzzer-beater while floating horizontally through the air near the free throw line. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thickened and lightened in color, and when lifted, the beaters leave a ribbon on the surface. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026 Also, Indiana has won three of its last five games since playing New York last month, but those two losses were to the first-place Minnesota Lynx and the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on a buzzer-beater in overtime. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Game after game, with every buzzer-beater and highlight reel of assists, his legend grew. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beater

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Noun

In the first challenge, there is a decoy crate filled with salmon.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
During the day, patrons sip beer outside while chatting with friends or searching through crates of music.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of crate

Noun

The Spread, headlined and executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, hails from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri and Fifth Season, with Kingsman helmer Matthew Vaughn set to direct.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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