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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
Shannon Tyler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The students helped free a man in the town of Caraballeda who was pinned under the beams of a collapsed restaurant.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 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.
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Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Staff members, employees and those who worked on the project signed the beam before it was raised and placed on the top of the structure.
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Shannon Tyler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The students helped free a man in the town of Caraballeda who was pinned under the beams of a collapsed restaurant.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 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.
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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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Above, rays of light radiate in high relief and sunburst guilloche is visible beneath the vivid hot enamel.
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The Food and Drug Administration has granted breakthrough designation to two devices that use generative AI to interpret chest X-rays and draft the radiology reports typically written by human radiologists.
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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.
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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.
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Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh.
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One gallery features a towering tree with a grinning Cheshire Cat tucked among vibrant begonias and unusual foliage, while other spaces are filled with whimsical topiary creatures, fountains and playful signage that nudges guests deeper into Wonderland.
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Akin to a snake shedding its skin, the TikToker would peel the finished mask from their face to reveal a bouncy, glowing complexion.
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As far as Lendeborg’s on-the-court fit with the Warriors, Butler gave a glowing assessment.
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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.
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One of the photos featured a selfie of the Aquaman actress smiling into the camera on race day.
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Parts of the ad featured realistic-looking footage of Massie walking, dining, and laughing with the two.
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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.
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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