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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
Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
If the device rotates, one beam reaches the detector ahead of the other, allowing precise measurement of the rotation angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
But then, at the last minute, her mom slides into a seat, beaming.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In it, the rising sun beams in through the windows and moves across the cabin as the plane tilts sideways, turning north.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
If the device rotates, one beam reaches the detector ahead of the other, allowing precise measurement of the rotation angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Enigma shared videos sent in by locals showing lines of flashing red lights beaming in the night sky, many close to one another over neighborhoods.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
But then, at the last minute, her mom slides into a seat, beaming.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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It is also thought to have occurred in one species of ray.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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This means that finding one in your swimming pool or catching rays on your dock or sunning itself on a boat ramp is becoming increasingly common in the Keys and elsewhere in South Florida.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What might’ve seemed pithy or condescending in another movie becomes downright gorgeous, as each interviewee is bathed in monochromatic light, and shines like a precious jewel.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Explore Saweetie See latest videos, charts and news Saweetie shined as part of DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live!—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Golden Globe Award winner was also seen grinning and doing the Eagles chant during the game in a now-viral clip circulating X (formerly Twitter).—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Now in their 50s, some displayed pictures of themselves as teenagers dressed in dance clothes or grinning at the camera.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Their phrases, complex yet seemingly effortless, often direct our vision beyond their bodies to others or to the light glowing behind them, as if in reverence of the Amazonian waters and wonders, ever in need of preservation.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Look at it full and glowing through the window (on All Hallows’ Eve, no less!), and the night so beautifully full of screaming.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then, Bad Bunny enters the lounge, smiling from ear-to-ear.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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Read Next Missouri Shelter dog still ‘smiling’ despite months between shelters.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mothers run after their children; one of them is developmentally disabled, but in a rural Chinese village circa 1991 he is treated as a laughing stock.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here's another picture of Meester admiring a beaming Brody at the premiere of FX's Fleishman Is in Trouble. 07 of 10 XOXO, Leighton and Adam A couple that laughs together stays together!—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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