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be beaten

VERB

go down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapse crumple decline decrease descend drop pitch plunge reduce sink slump tumble

WEAK

be defeated cave in droop fold founder go under keel lessen make less sag set submerge submerse submit succumb suffer defeat topple

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend expand go up grow increase raise rise strengthen

WEAK

gain

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Forecasts suggest that this record is likely to be beaten as early as next week, with some showing the potential for a sixth heatwave to develop.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

At Euro 2012, Laurent Blanc achieved a slight improvement by reaching the quarter-finals only for Les Bleus to be beaten by eventual winners Spain.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

France are favourites to win the World Cup, but these sides would definitely believe they could be beaten – and let's not forget this tournament has already proved there are no foregone conclusions.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

He could sometimes be very critical of himself if he made a mistake, but it was very clear he just did not want to be beaten.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

The ravenous Marshall fans go wild at this first indication that Mojo can actually be beaten.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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