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beating

American  
[bee-ting] / ˈbi tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that beats, as to punish, clean, mix, etc..

    Give the rug a good beating.

  2. a defeat or reverse; loss; setback

    Several stocks took a beating in the market today.

  3. pulsation; throbbing.

    the beating of her heart.
beating British  
/ ˈbiːtɪŋ /

noun

  1. a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment

  2. a defeat or setback

  3. to be difficult to improve upon

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Etymology

Origin of beating

First recorded in 1200–50; from Middle English betynge; see beat, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Adjusted earnings per share came in at $7.23, beating the FactSet consensus of $6.58.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Bayern Munich clinched a 35th league title on Sunday by beating Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena - but could this prove to be the most impressive triumph of them all?

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Even those who keep beating the market earn less for their clients than you’d think, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And a California kid on the mound, battling the inclement elements, this time beating the 35-degree chill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Father than the way Danny’s heart was beating.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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