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as in shines
to emit rays of light
a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s
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Recent Examples of beams
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
When the spacecraft fly over radio-quiet antenna arrays, tuned to listen for the quietest radio waves coming from distant galaxies, the noise from the satellites' internal electronics obscures some of the precious observation frequencies even when Earth-facing internet beams are switched off.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The unlucky fourth one was a heck of a trophy with 56-inch main beams.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Notable features include curved walls, suspended black staircases, and open ceilings with thin concrete and glass beams that filter natural light onto the museum’s works of art.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The technology features 256 elements configured within a special helmet to send focused beams of ultrasound to specific parts of the brain in order to turn neuronal activity up or down.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Nakamura’s team has shown that, with the right molecular design (like adamantane), electron beams can instead drive highly specific chemical reactions, opening up new frontiers in both nanomaterial synthesis and electron microscopy.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The closure is for emergency replacement of the Randol Mill Road bridge beams that were damaged by a tractor-trailer in June.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
White oak flooring, cabinetry, and beams are paired with soft blues, neutrals, and touches of pink, including on the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
When the spacecraft fly over radio-quiet antenna arrays, tuned to listen for the quietest radio waves coming from distant galaxies, the noise from the satellites' internal electronics obscures some of the precious observation frequencies even when Earth-facing internet beams are switched off.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The unlucky fourth one was a heck of a trophy with 56-inch main beams.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Notable features include curved walls, suspended black staircases, and open ceilings with thin concrete and glass beams that filter natural light onto the museum’s works of art.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The technology features 256 elements configured within a special helmet to send focused beams of ultrasound to specific parts of the brain in order to turn neuronal activity up or down.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Nakamura’s team has shown that, with the right molecular design (like adamantane), electron beams can instead drive highly specific chemical reactions, opening up new frontiers in both nanomaterial synthesis and electron microscopy.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The closure is for emergency replacement of the Randol Mill Road bridge beams that were damaged by a tractor-trailer in June.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
White oak flooring, cabinetry, and beams are paired with soft blues, neutrals, and touches of pink, including on the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Someone who beams when an expert tastes her homemade apple butter and genuinely enjoys it.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beams
Noun
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In an era when artificial intelligence can read X-rays, detect tumors, and recommend treatments, that question is no longer hypothetical.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Starting from the questionable proposition that revolutionary movements require energy and that energy in its most basic form is derived from solar rays, Chizhevsky listed some historical developments that lined up with astronomical developments.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Based on his races this season, 2025 may be the year his talent fully shines on the podium.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok @thanosthesaint Clearly enamored with the new game, Lavender grins up at the camera—and the video then switches to her doing the very same thing at a different time, and this time Thanos has all four legs in the air for easier access.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its central glass dome—home to the swimming paradise—glows like a lantern at dusk.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the absolute highest energies, the Moon glows with a light all its own, powered by nuclear recoils, and irrespective of any light, or anything at all, emitted by the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The nurse smiles, but glances at the clock.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Markle smiles as a camera crew film her during 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2, which was released in August 2025.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everyone laughs about Laura’s over-protectiveness; her suffocating affection is a joke.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wan laughs when recalling the day.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Beams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beams. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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