well-beaten
Americanadjective
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soundly or decisively defeated, as in a game or match.
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walked or traveled by many people.
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thoroughly mixed or blended using a whisk or eggbeater.
Example Sentences
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Powerful Glory had been well-beaten in his two previous races this season, although had won on both starts last year.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
Substitute Tom Cairney’s long shot hit the crossbar and the ball bounced on to the back of the well-beaten Foderingham and into the net as Fulham took a 2-1 lead in bizarre circumstances.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2023
But after he finished a well-beaten sixth it was determined he had an epiglottis issue and he hasn’t raced since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
As Seattle and King County welcome summer tourists after a long, pandemic-induced dry spell, community leaders should cultivate a new appreciation for tourism’s economic benefits while encouraging visitors to tread beyond well-beaten paths.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2021
Remove from fire and add well-beaten eggs, salt and butter substitute.
From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Richards, Lenore
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