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as in winners
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
no one likes to see the beater of our team in the play-offs
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Recent Examples of beaters
Buzzer-beaters have begun, the March Madness buzz keeps getting louder, and debates already rage about topics ranging from the top seeds to the NCAA Tournament bubble.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The Isles pushed back early in the middle frame but fell down late before salvaging a goal with the unlikeliest of buzzer-beaters.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
That run included Ogunbowale hitting two buzzer-beaters in a Final Four win against UConn and in the national title against Mississippi State.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Neemias Queta made all three of his field goals in the opening quarter, including a nice turnaround hook shot over Jokic and a last-second alley-oop from Pritchard, whose penchant for buzzer-beaters likely drew Denver’s attention away from the lurking big man.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And considering how many old beaters are on the road, spring for new tires and brakes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Any residual fat or grease on the beaters or the bowl can also prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Plus, the mixer comes with a snap-on storage case that holds the two traditional beaters and whisk, so nothing gets lost and cleanup is quick and easy.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Perched in the top of a palm tree, Fred was waiting for the beaters to drive the tiger past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The Isles pushed back early in the middle frame but fell down late before salvaging a goal with the unlikeliest of buzzer-beaters.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
That run included Ogunbowale hitting two buzzer-beaters in a Final Four win against UConn and in the national title against Mississippi State.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Neemias Queta made all three of his field goals in the opening quarter, including a nice turnaround hook shot over Jokic and a last-second alley-oop from Pritchard, whose penchant for buzzer-beaters likely drew Denver’s attention away from the lurking big man.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And considering how many old beaters are on the road, spring for new tires and brakes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Any residual fat or grease on the beaters or the bowl can also prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Plus, the mixer comes with a snap-on storage case that holds the two traditional beaters and whisk, so nothing gets lost and cleanup is quick and easy.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Perched in the top of a palm tree, Fred was waiting for the beaters to drive the tiger past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaters
Noun
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The fruit is packed into crates, which weigh about 50 pounds apiece once full.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Food vendors tempted shoppers with crystalline slices of Parmigiano and crates adorned with tiny tortellini shells.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No winners in 2025 and this year came after a 21-season streak with at least one female title team (2004-24).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the crisis is reshaping market leadership, carving out clear winners and losers.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Beaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaters. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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