beaconing

present participle of beacon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaconing
Verb
  • But fans have noted that the entire backdrop is series of squares with light dancing around illuminating different lines.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, the commission rejected allegations related to security measures for the drop box, noting there were clear camera views of the drop box and adequate lighting illuminating the area surrounding it.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Place the candle securely in the holder inside the pumpkin before lighting it.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • As the weather cools, one of the easiest ways to create a cozy atmosphere at home is by lighting a fall-scented candle.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Several bright craters are visible brightening the dark lunar maria that cover swathes of the lunar surface, with impact ejecta streaking outward from some of the younger sites.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Support her post-grad skin with brightening serums, refillable lipsticks, and edge-control that actually holds during interviews and celebrations.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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