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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
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his life, the time has been available to Fry on iPhone screens, laptops, TVs, electric ovens, central heating systems, Nintendo DS’s and even beamed eeriely through bathroom mirrors.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But there’s nothing that prepares you for the breathtaking aspect of seeing your home planet both lit up bright as day and also the moon glow on it at night, with the beautiful beam of the sunset.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Davidssen was skipping, beaming, grinning from ear-to-ear.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his life, the time has been available to Fry on iPhone screens, laptops, TVs, electric ovens, central heating systems, Nintendo DS’s and even beamed eeriely through bathroom mirrors.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Manager Warren Schaeffer said that although Goodman suffered a laceration to the right middle finger, X-rays were negative.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Choose from bucket, visor, wide-brim and cap styles, all with advanced sun protection with a UPF 50 rating, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reality Check is a Herald series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the season Schumaker talked about the importance of a well-rounded team to win and while Eovaldi and deGrom struggled in their first three starts other members from the starting rotation stepped up with MacKenzie Gore, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter all shining.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response to the King’s pat on the cheek, Louis grinned at his grandfather.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Davidssen was skipping, beaming, grinning from ear-to-ear.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 94-year-old I Dream of Jeannie star shared a picture with husband Jon Eicholtz for Easter, and fans were amazed at how glowing the actress looked.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Look to the upper left of Venus to find Jupiter, the second brightest object in the night sky, glowing in the constellation Gemini, with Sirius — the brightest star in the night sky — shining off to the left, close to the southwestern horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The aggressive baserunning had the Yankees’ dugout hyped, as Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and others threw their hands up and smiled wide as Stanton crossed the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Mission Impossible actor smiled and clapped as the church’s current leader, David Miscavige, took to the stage.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New rom-com 'The Drama' is no laughing matterNeed a news break?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then last Tuesday in the Brewers-Rays game, Bucknor blew a call at first base that was so obviously wrong, both managers could be seen laughing at the replay on the scoreboard.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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