beats (in)

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

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Verb
  • Inner lives and relationships are exposed through sideways glances, simmering moments of silence, and dialogue that cuts in multiple directions, revealing shifting tectonic plates of alliances and relationships.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Today, one in three households there depends on those food stamps and now the program that has fed families for decades is facing the largest cuts in history.
    Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Loftis adds that some story artists contributed clever ideas as well, including ensuring that every area had a snake accessible ramp so characters could slide up without bumping over stairs.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
  • John adds that while the limitations were severe, there were just as many benefits from collaborating with Formula One.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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