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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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Light wood beams and moldings, thick rugs underfoot, and minimalist furnishings tempt even the most dedicated skiers to stay indoors.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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 competition involved standing on a narrow beam while balancing a ball on a disc and moving feet and hands down the beam and pole at intervals.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Light wood beams and moldings, thick rugs underfoot, and minimalist furnishings tempt even the most dedicated skiers to stay indoors.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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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Unlike the regular 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD editions, this version will include special features about the film created by Anderson himself.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Carrots' pigments can help give you a healthy glow and protect against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jordan Chiles is still flipping, still fighting, still rising, still shining, but on her terms now.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their intelligence shone all the way from the gallows.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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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These are uncontroversial jokes that aim to bring people together and get everyone chuckling or smiling along.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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At least Crobsy had something to smile about during the game.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Their enthusiasm for muddy adventures and water play is almost unmatched, often leaving their owners laughing, and, in this case, reaching for the hose.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Byrne and Gaonkar stopped by the after-party, shook some hands, laughed, drank rosé from plastic cups.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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