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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Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
But where Kamalame Cay really shines is with its portfolio of villas that can house between 4 and 12 guests, ranging in size, architecture, and vantage point to meet the needs of every type of vacationer.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of shines

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Many other states and countries have been making use of the images Carbon Mapper’s first satellite, Tanager-1, beams down.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
That model beams your notes over to your phone, where they're handily transcribed in a companion app.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of beams

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At this, Newsom brightens, mentioning a framed photograph at home, a black-and-white image of Kennedy kneeling in front of a young boy next to an old beat-up car.

— Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Hydrogen peroxide brightens whites and removes stains without damaging fabric like bleach.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

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