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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 showing the potential for a sixth heatwave to develop.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

But their wily squad refused to be beaten.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 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

Last time out, Wardley stopped Joseph Parker to claim the interim WBO title, and is yet to be beaten as a professional, with 20 wins and one draw.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

Or sometimes not; sometimes it seems to lurk rather than hover kindly, and its stretch is not a yawn but an increase to be beaten back with a stick.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

be beaten

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