BEAT UP ON Synonyms: 206 Similar and Opposite Words

beat up on

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Definition of beat up on

as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against A brawl broke out and the players all started beating up on each other.

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as in jump (on)

to criticize harshly and usually publicly She beat up on me in front of everyone for arriving late.

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as in lick

to strike repeatedly They beat up on the piñata until it finally broke open.

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Recent Examples of beat up on Under Gregg Berhalter, the team mostly beat up on squads they were supposed to, but could also gut out one-goal wins over peers or better teams (Mexico, in particular). — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard.

— Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
Silverada made the album official in Challis with a headlining set at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of set upon

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Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Zipline has two flying robots that can deliver either up to 4 or 8 pounds in cargo while flying at about 60 to 70 miles per hour.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fly at

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