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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
Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Remarkably, most of the original beams of the cathedral dated from before 1226, with the oldest from a tree felled in 1156.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2024
His smile never fades, his suit never wrinkles, his eyes always beam down with positivity on hundreds of marketplace visitors every year.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Noun
My air purifiers’ internal sensors, some using the same technology as my air quality monitors—a tiny chamber where a beam of light scatters picking up the particulates, even the invisible PM 2.5—automatically cranked up their fans.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Remarkably, most of the original beams of the cathedral dated from before 1226, with the oldest from a tree felled in 1156.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Some would never recover from the trauma of seeing such a violent death, beamed into their homes on television.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2024
His smile never fades, his suit never wrinkles, his eyes always beam down with positivity on hundreds of marketplace visitors every year.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
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Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Protect from the sun: Too much exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight can damage the skin and cause spider veins.9 Wear sunscreen, hats, or long sleeves if going outdoors.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, Mr. Smith and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones, citing safety concerns.Bruce Shipowski, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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The North Node of Destiny will shine a light on your third house of communication, learning, neighborhood connections, and close friends, as well as siblings.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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The images that went viral were often unnerving: high-flash nostalgic party pictures of grinning models with extra molars, or portraits of a sobbing Steve Harvey sloshing liquor in a pitch-black room.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The joy emanating from his grinning floating head is a key part of the image that Yoshida has fostered over the past four decades as his brand grew.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Twin lobes of super-hot gas, glowing blue in this image, stretch outward from the central star.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Marjorie can be seen cuddling up to her husband, with both of them smiling for the camera.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sans a long white beard, Glazer does have smiling eyes and a go-to attitude that is contagious.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Witnesses told police that after doing so, Wallen allegedly laughed.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, learning is pretty easy when you’re either awestruck or laughing.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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