beats (in)

Definition of beats (in)next
present tense third-person singular of beat (in)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The Lower Basin states have put significant cuts to their water supplies on the table but cannot agree to a plan that lacks mandatory cuts in the Upper Basin, Arizona’s negotiator Tom Buschatzke said in a statement.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The central bank, meanwhile, issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 and could issue additional ones as soon as this spring.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The market adds another layer of complexity.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Here, the white sculptural bench adds texture and visual interest while also acting as a resting place for guests.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Beats (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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