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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
no one likes to see the beater of our team in the play-offs
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Recent Examples of beater
He’s left to be the beater in the tynchal rather than represent the Frasers in the hunt, and, wow, even the way this guy bangs on that drum is depressing.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Perched in the top of a palm tree, Fred was waiting for the beaters to drive the tiger past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Some bakers also place the flour and the mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer as well, but that’s not as important as the butter and flour.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Rule twists at the end of each half such as long-range goals counting double guarantee plenty of late drama such as the Final 4 semifinalists being determined by a buzzer-beater goal in the final regular game day.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Perched in the top of a palm tree, Fred was waiting for the beaters to drive the tiger past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Some bakers also place the flour and the mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer as well, but that’s not as important as the butter and flour.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Rule twists at the end of each half such as long-range goals counting double guarantee plenty of late drama such as the Final 4 semifinalists being determined by a buzzer-beater goal in the final regular game day.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beater
Noun
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The crate was in the bathroom, where Betsy was found.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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It’s believed that some of her injuries were caused by the dog’s anxiousness, leading her to panic while in her crate.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Game 3 is a must-win as the series is currently tied at one, and the winner of Monday's game will immediately be put in the best position to take home a World Series title.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The late Grammy winner was best known for his collaborations with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beater. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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