beating (down)

present participle of beat (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating (down)
Verb
  • Success won’t come by individuals shining.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • She was dressed in green and gold and had a beaming smile on her face as Justin grinned at her.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The internet-beaming satellites have become a key component of Musk's spaceflight business ventures.
    Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Randi Ellis can remember the sounds radiating from the family’s garage early each morning.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Friday night, Boone pulled out every trick in his repertoire, radiating with the intensity of a vaudeville-era star playing to the cheapest seats in the house.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Support her post-grad skin with brightening serums, refillable lipsticks, and edge-control that actually holds during interviews and celebrations.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The pairing glimmers low in the east an hour before sunrise, fading quickly in brightening twilight.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Think lighting by a faint, lantern glow; dinner in a basket; and a skylight to view the Milky Way.
    Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The brand works with award-winning designers to create collections of furniture, accessories and lighting for private homes and business spaces.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Beating (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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