beats (down)

present tense third-person singular of beat (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beats (down)
Verb
  • Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The chocolate and vanilla are straightforward and inoffensive, but the Chocolate Banana and Cold Brew Coffee are where Koia really shines.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This estimates the bike's position and mass in real time, and beams that to the rider aids for more precise cornering ABS and wheelie control intervention so the bike can hold a tight line.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Someone who beams when an expert tastes her homemade apple butter and genuinely enjoys it.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.
    Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This one radiates intrigue without trying, a cool blend of rhubarb, rose, and vetiver that reads sophisticated but spontaneous.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
  • These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Beats (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28down%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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