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as in to shine
to emit rays of light
a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s
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Recent Examples of beam
Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That's why Ascent beams were sent to the U.S. Forest Services' forest products laboratory at the University of Wisconsin.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
But economic realities and the physical limits of beaming internet connectivity from space could puncture the good vibes.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The style of this residence showcases the building’s origins, with original Baltic pine floors, exposed industrial beams and many windows.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That's why Ascent beams were sent to the U.S. Forest Services' forest products laboratory at the University of Wisconsin.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Above you in the family room, beamed, vaulted ceilings soar over picture windows — an inspiring room that invites you to melt into a couch with a good book.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
But economic realities and the physical limits of beaming internet connectivity from space could puncture the good vibes.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Make sure your glasses provide 100% UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays and are made from durable, shatterproof material.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intraocular lenses are made of silicone, acrylic, or other plastics and are coated in material to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Matthew Lawrence received many pearls of wisdom from Robin Williams, and one shines bright even three decades later.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, the White House's social media accounts posted a photo of Vaughn posing with a grinning President Trump behind the Resolute desk.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Avery sinks a couple of shots, grinning a crooked smile.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over 12,000 glowing Amazon ratings back up the hype.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s physical on Friday was conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and his team promised glowing results.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In March, Affleck and Garner were seen smiling the whole time during a paintball party for their son.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two teens reluctantly posed next to each other, Carey smiled widely for the camera and held up her hot pink basket.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By singing, dancing, and laughing as our unapologetic trans selves.—
James Factora,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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The grade school kids at A Minecraft Movie had a rollicking good time laughing, talking back to the screen, and doing karaoke repetitions of the dialogue as though appreciating something of their own — a familiar, private joke, a playground, a fun movie.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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