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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
Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Le Teendezvous was a converted horse stable — dim lights, wooden beams, and a smell that said livestock once lived here.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
For the various builds for the Shakespeare family house, the attic and the Globes, Crombie had 20 tons of oak wood beams shipped in from France.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that beams of light can physically shift atoms in a class of ultra-thin semiconductors known as Janus transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), unlocking a new way to tune materials for next-generation optical and quantum technologies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, technologies like proton beams, originally used in particle physics, are now being used for cancer treatment.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
There's a large body of physical evidence as well, including moon rocks, subsequent photos of the landing sites and the existence of a retroreflector that can bounce back beams from Earth.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
According to the graphic on the Optoma UHZ58LV's product page (reproduced below), one laser takes care of the red color spectrum while the other beams out blue, green and yellow.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
Someone who beams when an expert tastes her homemade apple butter and genuinely enjoys it.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Le Teendezvous was a converted horse stable — dim lights, wooden beams, and a smell that said livestock once lived here.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
For the various builds for the Shakespeare family house, the attic and the Globes, Crombie had 20 tons of oak wood beams shipped in from France.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that beams of light can physically shift atoms in a class of ultra-thin semiconductors known as Janus transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), unlocking a new way to tune materials for next-generation optical and quantum technologies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, technologies like proton beams, originally used in particle physics, are now being used for cancer treatment.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
There's a large body of physical evidence as well, including moon rocks, subsequent photos of the landing sites and the existence of a retroreflector that can bounce back beams from Earth.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
According to the graphic on the Optoma UHZ58LV's product page (reproduced below), one laser takes care of the red color spectrum while the other beams out blue, green and yellow.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
This estimates the bike's position and mass in real time, and beams that to the rider aids for more precise cornering ABS and wheelie control intervention so the bike can hold a tight line.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
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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Carrots' pigments can help give you a healthy glow and protect against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Japanese maples do best when sheltered from wind and the hottest rays of the afternoon sun.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The chocolate and vanilla are straightforward and inoffensive, but the Chocolate Banana and Cold Brew Coffee are where Koia really shines.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How to Make the Halloween Decor Goofy grins and exaggerated eyes add childlike wonder to your Halloween decorating.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Panahi grins when moments of physical comedy land.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The business mogul glows in a golden gown and matching accessories.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 34-year-old Cary, North Carolina, native then smiles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Adeline just smiles and laughs a little.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our group laughs at your group.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Affleck laughs and waits a beat.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Beams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beams. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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