beats (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beat (in)
as in cuts in

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  1. cuts in
  2. adds
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  • Maintaining the bullet train’s share would require cuts in other projects.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lower basin states, which have historically used the most water to support vast farms and booming cities, have proposed cuts in their water use over the past few years but want the upper basin states to share in the pain.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • And thanks to its boxy fit, the shirt adds balance to outfits with flare jeans or leggings.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Not only are these sheer curtains over half off right now, but the subtle stripe adds just enough visual interest without distracting from your room’s overall design scheme.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Beats (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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