beat
verb (used with object)
to strike violently or forcefully and repeatedly.
have beaten
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present perfectof beat.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Only four trillion-dollar companies, including Nvidia and Apple, have beaten the S&P 500 this year, but recent rallies have left several looking overbought.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The Black Ferns have beaten the Red Roses in all five World Cup final meetings they have contested.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The Texans have beaten the Colts five times in a row, but those were all close games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
At Friday’s close, new lows have beaten new highs for 14 sessions in a row.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Taking their seats, they felt lucky to have beaten the mob that would follow once everyone learned about the Martian invasion.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
