Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating (down)
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Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026 -
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The joy and pride of any eighth grade teacher is to see their kids beaming at the news of getting into their top-choice school.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Venus conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, brightening your 3rd House of Communication with warmth, sincerity, and useful connection.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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These mophead hydrangeas bloom in either neon purple or raspberry red—perfect for brightening up the yard in a flash.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Have only one person lighting fireworks.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Beating (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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