BEATS OFF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

beats off

verb

present tense third-person singular of beat off

as in repels

to drive back the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie

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The exteriors are made with waterproof mesh that dries quickly and repels water, and spacious toe boxes will never squeeze your feet or cause discomfort.

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Activists say their new constitutional amendment will help ensure that Virginia stays a safe haven for access, even if the state turns back to Republican control in future years.

— Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 4 Nov. 2026
Those talks have since stalled as Tehran focuses on negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Washington turns back to diplomacy.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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The latest example of congressional scrutiny comes as Commerce reportedly resists other agencies’ overtures to add Megaspeed to its trade blacklist.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Here, the screen is also supported by a new hinge that effectively resists wobble while remaining easy to open with one hand.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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