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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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2016, Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town's election.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The format is a good one for a medical comedy, allowing for brief beats of handheld intensity when patients arrive in emergency situations and facilitating an instant connection between the characters and the camera during the obligatory confessional interviews.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 July 2024
These just barely beat estimates, as analysts polled by LSEG were expecting 72 cents earnings per share on $4.68 billion in revenue.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 July 2024
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Could the 9-1 ‘Clones beat the Red Hawks in a semifinal rematch?
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2016, Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town's election.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Zillow has an earnings beat rate of 83% and on average has risen 1.6% afterwards.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The format is a good one for a medical comedy, allowing for brief beats of handheld intensity when patients arrive in emergency situations and facilitating an instant connection between the characters and the camera during the obligatory confessional interviews.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
This included everything from how to nail down a beat face, to what lip oils to add to my nighttime lip-care routine.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 July 2024
These just barely beat estimates, as analysts polled by LSEG were expecting 72 cents earnings per share on $4.68 billion in revenue.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beat
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Nomi Malone licking the stripper pole in Showgirls?Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the series premiere, Rio licked Agatha’s hand in a sapphic (and slightly blood-play oriented) moment of intimacy, and the two also had an almost-kiss at the end of episode four.Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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And four hearts doubled could and should have been defeated.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Although inclement weather may impact voter turnout in the battlegrounds, states including North Carolina and Georgia have already reported surpassing early voting records.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the country was surpassed by India as the world’s most populous nation.Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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But Harmony Korine’s latest marries a first-person perspective to a barrage of other visual noise on screen, including icons, pop-ups, picture-in-picture, and a chat overlay, all accompanied by a throbbing non-stop score by British producer Burial.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2024
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The washboard-like texture provides a light massage with every step, which felt especially good on day three of my training plan when my soles were throbbing.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2024
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This is key, as stripers often stun their prey then swing around and gobble up the dead and dying bunker fluttering to the bottom.Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
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His hands fluttered above the keyboard in a way that looks very much like someone playing a theremin, the ethereal instrument that’s played by manipulating the invisible electromagnetic fields around a pair of antennas.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
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After experiencing turmoil, including resignations from founding members frustrated by the Vatican's resistance and internal difficulties, the commission has stabilized in recent years.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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The former Malcolm In the Middle star was frustrated 10 laps into the race when his truck began experiencing issues, according to audio shared by NASCAR reporter Kyle Dalton on social media.Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Viewed from the rear three-quarter angle, the Vanquish recalls an arrow, drawn from its quiver and aimed at the target.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Fed chair frequently drew Trump’s ire during his first presidential term.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But if storybook romance and the Swiss Alps aren’t happening, the best moisturizer for glowing skin might serve you well.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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This disk whirls around at such a rapid pace that the material within it glows white-hot and ionizes, transforming into a dense plasma roiling with magnetic fields.Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Beat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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