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beaten

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /
ADJECTIVE
defeated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
humbled overpowered overwhelmed routed
STRONG
baffled bested circumvented conquered cowed crushed disappointed discomfited disheartened frustrated licked mastered overcome overthrown ruined subjugated surmounted thwarted trounced undone vanquished worsted
ADJECTIVE
forged
Synonyms
STRONG
formed hammered milled pounded rolled shaped stamped tamped tramped trodden worked
WEAK
tramped down
ADJECTIVE
mixed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stirred whipped
STRONG
aerated blended churned whisked
WEAK
bubbly creamy foamy frothy meringued

Example Sentences

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“Trouble could come eventually, but right now, a beaten down industry is on the cusp of potentially two years of earnings growth,” Raymond James analyst Chris Meekins said in a note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Growth stocks have largely beaten value shares, fueled by the dizzying run-up of big tech companies such as Apple and Nvidia that have helped power stocks to records and historically expensive levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Italy missed out on a spot at this summer's showpiece event when they were beaten 4-1 on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday's play-off.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Much like in 2022 when inflation was a concern, value funds have beaten growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As he took the elevator down to the ground floor, he reflected that he’d saved thousands of schoolchildren, he’d beaten Herod Sayle, and he hadn’t been killed or even badly hurt.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz