as in to work (over)
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
drives the same beat-up truck he had in high school
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Recent Examples of beat (up)
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
There are clashes and there is closure, but mostly there’s just Vera, bustling around in that ratty coat and beat-up car, to solve the case, save the day and aid the afflicted.
—Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the most convincing reason to retire a beat-up pair?
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
If your boss has been lugging around the same beat-up backpack or book bag for years, upgrade him or her to this luxe leather bag from Dr Martens.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trading in your beat-up mattress for something new is one of the best ways to start sleeping through the night.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
There are clashes and there is closure, but mostly there’s just Vera, bustling around in that ratty coat and beat-up car, to solve the case, save the day and aid the afflicted.
—Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
Perhaps the most convincing reason to retire a beat-up pair?
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
If your boss has been lugging around the same beat-up backpack or book bag for years, upgrade him or her to this luxe leather bag from Dr Martens.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Beat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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