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
Seventh-seeded Vondrousova missed the Adelaide tune-up event with a hip injury and struggled on serve throughout, hitting seven double faults as she was well-beaten by the world No. 93-ranked player.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
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
Genevieve Ko’s recipe, made with tangy buttermilk and ricotta, yields tender pancakes that are especially light and fluffy in the center, thanks to well-beaten eggs.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
Add the well-beaten eggs and alternate the liquid and the dry ingredients.
From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Lenore Richards
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