Synonyms of beat
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as in to lick 
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as in to defeat
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as in to surpass
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as in to throb
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as in to flutter
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as in to frustrate
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as in to draw
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as in to glow
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as in to drum
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as in to confuse
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as in to circumvent
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as in to grind
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as in to cheat
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as in blow
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as in pulse
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as in rhythm
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as in minute
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as in tired
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
they attacked and beat him, but fortunately he'll be fine
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as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
she always beats everyone at checkers, but she's not as good at chess
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as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this new animated feature sure beats everything else that's ever been done in animation
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as in to flutter
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
the bird's wings beat strongly as it soared in the air
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as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
you beat me to it
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as in to drum
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
beat the drum in a marching rhythm
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as in to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
it beats me how that slipup happened
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
he spends all of his time trying to beat the system
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as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the screenwriter has filed a lawsuit, accusing the production company of beating him out of his share of the film's net profits
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered one hard beat on the drums
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as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a single beat of the heart is said to be all that separates the vice president from the presidency
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
moved to the beat of the music
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as in minute
a very small space of time
within a beat he was on the phone complaining about an error in his bill
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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
can we pick this up tomorrow, because I'm beat?
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Recent Examples of beat
Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
After starting 12-0 at home, the No. 17 Wolverines (22-8, 14-5) have dropped three of their last four games at the Crisler Center, the only win coming on a last-second 3-pointer to beat Rutgers.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
The ensuing plot developments as the team travels around the world participating in robotics competitions strike both familiar and fresh beats, the former stemming from the standard tropes endemic to the genre and the latter from the unique circumstances involved.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Palo Alto Networks Strong Performance And Prospects On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Bernice Mayes, an 81-year-old dementia patient, beat a COVID infection in early 2021.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
After starting 12-0 at home, the No. 17 Wolverines (22-8, 14-5) have dropped three of their last four games at the Crisler Center, the only win coming on a last-second 3-pointer to beat Rutgers.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
All things considered, my beat stayed pretty much intact—which is not the norm for my skin.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
The ensuing plot developments as the team travels around the world participating in robotics competitions strike both familiar and fresh beats, the former stemming from the standard tropes endemic to the genre and the latter from the unique circumstances involved.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Amanda Seyfried will star in the series which follows a beat cop working as the opioid crisis grips the streets of Philadelphia.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Palo Alto Networks Strong Performance And Prospects On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beat
Verb
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the bantamweight main event, Song Yadong defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via technical decision after an eye poke left Cejudo unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals in Tuesday's exhibition in Palm Beach, Florida.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Lucid — The electric vehicle stock surged more than 9% after fourth-quarter results surpassed analysts’ estimates on the top and bottom lines.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Only 16 films have ever surpassed the $100 million mark in global Imax grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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My toothache throbbed all the way down my neck as my cab passed shop windows filled with fresh pasta the color of spring hay, icebergs of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and ladies forming tiny tortellini around their fingertips, before dropping me off at an anonymous building in the centro storico.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2025
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The next morning, my legs were still throbbing but guess what?—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jason Lloyd Evans At Harris Reed, models walked the runway fluttering exaggerated blue, gold, and jet black false eyelashes.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lift your legs off the floor and flutter your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Struggling to adapt to announcements regarding trade, and whether to treat them as threats that may not evolve into policy, has frustrated Hassane El-Khoury, CEO of ON Semiconductor.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The use of generic, impersonal responses frustrates customers.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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These negotiations fell through, but the Reds could double back and pursue Robert again as the season draws closer.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is why, even as digital shopping expands, brands are investing in rich, multi-sensory retail experiences that draw consumers into their world.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Beat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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