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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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The light beam distance of 80 meters, or approximately 260 feet, provides a tremendous field of view from three different LEDs.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Starlink, SpaceX's internet-beaming network in low Earth orbit (LEO), is by far the largest satellite constellation ever assembled.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The American gymnastics hero who won Olympic gold on the balance beam at the 2008 Beijing games was suddenly the mother of a very young patient.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The light beam distance of 80 meters, or approximately 260 feet, provides a tremendous field of view from three different LEDs.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
All told, Fox beamed nearly 110 commercials into the homes of its viewers before the well ran dry.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Starlink, SpaceX's internet-beaming network in low Earth orbit (LEO), is by far the largest satellite constellation ever assembled.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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On a tour full of reasons to be miserable, England will leave Australia with at least one ray of light for the future.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After eight days in quarantine, X-rays, blood tests and a successful parasite treatment, Percy is recovering well.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Animal Friends says Puppy Bowl XII will showcase inspiring journeys from birth to adoption and shine a spotlight on the dedication of the rescues and shelters that help animals find loving homes.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Magician Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog twin and grin at the opening night of Rob Lake Magic with special guests The Muppets!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Minutes before a 10-hour surgical procedure, 8-year-old Olivia Olson sat on a hospital bed grinning.—
David Douglas,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 20th Century and Disney pic is coming well ahead of expectations, thanks to glowing reviews and equally growing audience reaction.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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At that point, out of the vast and silent ether, messages will come glowing into your inbox one after another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Becky’s daughter Kaylie smiling as a baby.—
Becky Quick,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Honestly, my only regret is this thing in the eye [laughs].—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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