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as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
he wears a pacemaker to help maintain a regular beating of his heart
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as in defeats
failure to win a contest
took a beating and ended up in second place
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Recent Examples of beatings
Chen oversaw 10 of these compounds, authorizing beatings and violence to keep the workers in line, the feds allege.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Among other things, the indictment accuses Maduro and his wife of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their drug trafficking operation.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
They are accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders against people who owed them money or who undermined their drug-trafficking operation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Human Rights Watch has recorded beatings, prolonged solitary confinement and denial of medical care for those jailed after the 2021 protests.
—Oscar Biscet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The men were subjected to various abuses by their captors, such as theft and beatings, and many personal effects were tossed overboard.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Electrical systems have also taken beatings from flooding, high winds and wildfires, and companies often need to invest more to try to make systems more resilient to future storms.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Chow laid out the sprawling story in a compelling video featuring Goons' beatings, fearful parents, frustrated community members and a teen affiliated with the group.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Among other things, the indictment accuses Maduro and his wife of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their drug trafficking operation.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
They are accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders against people who owed them money or who undermined their drug-trafficking operation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Human Rights Watch has recorded beatings, prolonged solitary confinement and denial of medical care for those jailed after the 2021 protests.
—Oscar Biscet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The men were subjected to various abuses by their captors, such as theft and beatings, and many personal effects were tossed overboard.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Electrical systems have also taken beatings from flooding, high winds and wildfires, and companies often need to invest more to try to make systems more resilient to future storms.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Chow laid out the sprawling story in a compelling video featuring Goons' beatings, fearful parents, frustrated community members and a teen affiliated with the group.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beatings
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Cartagena’s rich Afro-Colombian heritage pulses through its art, festivals, and everyday life, offering Black women travelers a meaningful way to connect with the region’s cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liverpool have taken positive steps forward in their past two games, winning both following a run of six defeats in seven.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Nighthawks were 3-17 across their first two seasons in Class 3A, with the majority of their defeats coming via running clock.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The governor on Wednesday was in Los Angeles meeting with local officials and residents on the anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, among the deadliest and most destructive in state history with insured losses estimated to reach $40 billion.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The former allows the player to set beats-per-minute, beats per bar, select different rhythms and whether a sound beeps and/or the device vibrates to the beat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s not much on 1 IN A MILLION that will blow you away; the beats are of the same unmiraculous mold—Michigan brute force meets Louisiana jig—that has been holding down Florida street rap for the last half-decade, and the lyrics rarely jump off the page on their own.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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After back-to-back campaigns filled with setbacks, Scott re-signed with the Panthers on a 1-year deal this offseason.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Backups Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris suffered setbacks in subsequent weeks, pushing the Chiefs down to their last options at tackle on the depth chart.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Beatings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beatings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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