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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
Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
So while some fans teared up at her lyrics and others beamed with excitement, everyone was hyped to experience Rodrigo’s new album.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Only the walls remain, buttressed with beams.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Verb
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
So while some fans teared up at her lyrics and others beamed with excitement, everyone was hyped to experience Rodrigo’s new album.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays from penetrating, while others may be more decorative.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Because a baby’s eyes are still developing, the lenses inside of them are not as effective as an adult’s at filtering out UV rays.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In interviews, Cannelle has spoken about wanting to represent her country and make French cool, and CINNA shines on this front, infusing sounds popularized by the likes of Justice and Yelle with fresh humor and personality.—
Lydia Wei,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
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Scaloni has built a team around Messi, compensating for his talisman's waning physical attributes to maximise the technical ability that still shines so brightly.—
Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Fatima grins, before rejoining the rest of the girls' team for one-on-one drills.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The first slide was a solo shot of Louetta in front of a bundle of pink balloons, grinning from ear-to-ear.—
Laura Millar,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Across over a dozen photos, James is seen hoisting his daughter up on his shoulders, enjoying the family ranch with his son, embracing his young kids, and smiling alongside his wife.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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One of the photos featured a selfie of the Aquaman actress smiling into the camera on race day.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Parts of the ad featured realistic-looking footage of Massie walking, dining, and laughing with the two.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The High Museum of Art is also hosting a Juneteenth event for visitors to tour the art galleries, make art of their own, listen to stories and poetry, laugh with comedians and dance during a Tambor Party.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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