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be beaten

VERB

go down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapse crumple decline decrease descend drop pitch plunge reduce sink slump tumble

WEAK

be defeated cave in droop fold founder go under keel lessen make less sag set submerge submerse submit succumb suffer defeat topple

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend expand go up grow increase raise rise strengthen

WEAK

gain

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Forecasts suggest that this record is likely to be beaten as early as next week, with some suggesting the potential for a sixth heatwave to develop.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Forecasts suggest that this record is likely to be beaten as early as next week, with some showing the potential for a sixth heatwave to develop.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Following his arrest Bateman told police that his car had been surrounded by people and said he was "frightened" he was "going to be beaten up".

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

O'Sullivan holds the record for being the oldest world champion after his most recent success four years ago, aged 46, but that could be beaten in the next week and a half.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Merely to be alone, not to be beaten or questioned, to have enough to eat, and to be clean all over, was completely satisfying.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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