beating off

present participle of beat off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating off
Verb
  • Chapman is in the midst of a career season at age 37, turning back the clock to re-establish himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Lane picked up three on first down, but the Otay Ranch defense stiffened, turning back the next two runs for no gain.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Poison for one’s brand, such corporate drivel undermines trust in you and your company, turning away prospects.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Our early evening view is gradually turning away from the direction of space occupied by Bootes.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • These posts filter your audience, attracting those who align with your values while repelling those who don't.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nash was arrested and booked into the Gila County Jail on charges of murder, endangerment and resisting arrest, police said.
    Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday resisting any potential federal deployment.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And no longevity-claiming therapy is considered fruitful without sound research that confirms efficacy after following a diverse cohort of humans for decades to see if the therapy is associated with extended life or staving off chronic disease.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Mexico's move is intended to protect its domestic producers from these latest tariffs while preserving internal supplies and staving off downward price pressures.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Beating off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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