Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating (down)
Verb
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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
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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
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The internet-beaming satellites have become a key component of Musk's spaceflight business ventures.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Randi Ellis can remember the sounds radiating from the family’s garage early each morning.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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The pairing glimmers low in the east an hour before sunrise, fading quickly in brightening twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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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