Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beating (down)
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026 -
This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Perry flashed a beaming smile each time was given a photo.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Recalling the year-plus journey rehabilitating a torn right ACL is what kept the Charlotte Hornets big man beaming internally even on the toughest of days, which are finally behind him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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That shooting further heightened the fear and anger radiating across the Minnesota city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Renee Good in the head.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Niacinamide and turmeric add a clarifying, brightening effect without irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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Arguably, the most popular antioxidant is vitamin C, which acts like a force field around the skin while brightening in the process.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
20 Jan. 2026
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In my opinion, the two best Zara Home categories right now are lighting and decorative objects.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Associated Press reported the 34-second video shows a woman believed to be living in Canada igniting a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – a capital crime in Iran – before calmly lighting a cigarette and letting the image fall to the ground.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Beating (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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