beat (down)

verb

Definition of beat (down)next
as in to beam

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  1. beam
  2. shine
  3. brighten
  4. radiate
  5. light
Verb
  • The three beings then beamed her to their spaceship hovering nearby, performed experiments on her, and then returned her to her bedroom.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In a development that bridges science, art and citizen science, a father-daughter team from the United States has successfully decoded a simulated extraterrestrial signal beamed from Mars.
    Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of beam
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  • The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Although he’s never been a ham (most of the stage banter was thank yous and recognizing the musicians and crew), Gilmour’s charisma shined during the songs.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of shine
Verb
  • Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of brighten
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  • Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • That's when the moon won't interfere with the display and the Taurus constellation, which is where the meteors seem to emerge – or radiate, according to Earth Sky, a website devoted to astronomy and Earth sciences.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiate
Verb
  • The tree lighting, led by Santa and local dignitaries, will follow.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
  • With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of light
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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