BEATS (DOWN) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

beats (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beat (down)

as in shines

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Your independent streak shines when your words match your actions, and trust grows around you across teams and projects.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
An Amy Astley-Favorite Candle Like Loewe’s entire line of candles, simplicity shines in this cheerful honeysuckle scent that’s a favorite of AD’s own Amy Astley.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of shines

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The sun beams down as Karen Sterling waits in line for a Talarico rally in Lockhardt on July 28.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Inside Billy’s private movie theater, the projector beams down on the back of Anderson’s head like that infamous Nicole Kidman AMC promo.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of beams

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Along with many of the brand’s red light therapy tools, this device helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, brightens your complexion, and, well, makes your skin look better.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
And as a lamp lights up a dark room, our faithfulness to God brightens the path for others, including government officials, to be more faithful, too.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightens

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Even a simple good deed radiates kindness and promotes the welfare of humanity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Pidgeon radiates star power in Love Story, but Mulligan is one of the complicated hearts of the second season of Beef.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiates

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State what lights you up, then invite feedback, because collaboration works best when your adventurous spirit meets boundaries.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Romantic Venus lights your 10th House of Career while unearthing Pluto in your sign, in your 1st House of Identity, demands authenticity in every public move.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

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