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as in shone
to emit rays of light
a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s
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Recent Examples of beamed
The mission has already beamed back spectacular images of Earth from deep space, but the best is yet to come.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Missing the graduation Giovanni Castañeda Nieto, 18, beamed as he was surrounded by his family on Thursday during a pre-graduation event for Marines and their relatives.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 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
Jason Jenkins was driving to work before dawn when a bright green streak beamed across the sky.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Missing the graduation Giovanni Castañeda Nieto, 18, beamed as he was surrounded by his family on Thursday during a pre-graduation event for Marines and their relatives.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 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
Jason Jenkins was driving to work before dawn when a bright green streak beamed across the sky.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beamed
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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Betts particularly shined in the NCAA tournament this spring.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Haight, 22, grinned wide as teammates celebrated with him along the boards after his first goal, which came in the ninth game of his rookie campaign.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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For her rare public outing, the teen—whom Beyoncé shares with husband Jay-Z—glowed in a luminous white New Arrivals minidress featuring a strapless design and delicate ruching.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Inside, there was a puzzling, almost magical blue powder that glowed in the dark.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Rhea smiled and placed a hand on her husband's shoulder, while their daughter Grace stood on one side of her.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In particular, efforts to clean up your environment or contribute to your neighborhood ambiance are smiled upon by the universe today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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The second time, Lindor laughed as Ohtani blew a 99 mph fastball past him on his 11th and last pitch to end the third.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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How the audience laughed, the poet assures us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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