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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
The new report also tracked an increase in antisemitic attacks that resulted in physical harm, including beatings and stone throwing.
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Schiller can't forget the sick soundtrack that came with his daily beatings.
—Troy Roberts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Examples of petty beatings also abound, like footage from December showing two guys in Leeds, UK tossing a delivery robot into a bush, or video of one bot cracked open and left for dead on a Los Angeles sidewalk.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
In Aden alone, the count is in the hundreds — most of them swallowed by a secret prison network managed by the UAE and its affiliated forces, where torture, beatings and abuse were common, according to the Yemeni government, human rights organizations and the United Nations.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
He and Flores also are accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their trafficking operation.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
They are also accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their trafficking operation.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Once there, the complaint says, he was thrust into CECOT and subjected to physical beatings, psychological abuse, inhumane conditions and isolation from family and attorneys.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
She was granted three emergency protective orders and sought medical attention for injuries sustained during a rape and multiple beatings.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Schiller can't forget the sick soundtrack that came with his daily beatings.
—Troy Roberts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Examples of petty beatings also abound, like footage from December showing two guys in Leeds, UK tossing a delivery robot into a bush, or video of one bot cracked open and left for dead on a Los Angeles sidewalk.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
In Aden alone, the count is in the hundreds — most of them swallowed by a secret prison network managed by the UAE and its affiliated forces, where torture, beatings and abuse were common, according to the Yemeni government, human rights organizations and the United Nations.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
He and Flores also are accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their trafficking operation.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
They are also accused of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders of those who owed them drug money or undermined their trafficking operation.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Once there, the complaint says, he was thrust into CECOT and subjected to physical beatings, psychological abuse, inhumane conditions and isolation from family and attorneys.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
She was granted three emergency protective orders and sought medical attention for injuries sustained during a rape and multiple beatings.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beatings
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This long-term evolution culminated in the training of an algorithm capable of accurately interpreting and recognizing complex patterns of electrical pulses within the system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across town in Montrose, fast-casual spot ChòpnBlọk pulses with West African energy.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff homer, another two-run shot and a double for the Rangers, who have lost six of nine with their back-to-back defeats at Dodger Stadium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Check out the vibes following defeats.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite dynamite starts from Taj Bradley and Bailey Ober on Saturday and Sunday, the Twins’ relievers blew saves on consecutive days, leading to backbreaking losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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These artists’ success signals a growing appetite abroad for Asian entertainment – most evident in the popularity of K-pop, with megastar groups like BTS and Blackpink drawing in Western audiences while blending contemporary beats with traditional Korean culture.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Procter & Gamble shares rose 3% on Friday after the consumer products giant behind Tide and dozens of brands reported top and bottom line beats, while reiterating guidance.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s tendency to speak up earned him frequent whippings with his father’s belt.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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In September, a photo showing an enslaved man's scarred back from whippings was removed from a national monument in Georgia.—
Aida Mogos,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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While China is poised to be at the forefront of development, this year’s half-marathon event was not without its setbacks.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Barring any setbacks, Yates could make his season debut for the Angels later this month.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Beatings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beatings. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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