beats (down)

present tense third-person singular of beat (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beats (down)
Verb
  • Every ingredient at Tacos Oaxaca shines in its own way.
    Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The bankruptcy shines a spotlight on how millions of Americans are hurting from the high cost of living and sluggish job market.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 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
  • Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Understanding which bird species react to changes in light could be key as the world brightens due to the increasing presence of artificial light.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In Play Dirty, viewers can experience the effortlessness that Stanfield radiates.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, water has insulating properties, and moist soil holds onto heat and radiates warmth longer than dry soil.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At sunset, lights the color of peach orchards, and the road was lit with candles made of honey wax.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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