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
He was a well-beaten fifth in the six-horse field, after taking the lead for about half the six-furlong race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Joshua has ditched his long-time trainer, Robert McCracken, after acknowledging he was well-beaten by Usyk and wasn’t prepared well enough for the first fight.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
Add the well-beaten eggs and alternate the liquid and the dry ingredients.
From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Richards, Lenore
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