haloes

verb

present tense third-person singular of halo
as in beams

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  1. beams
  2. shines
  3. radiates
  4. lights
Verb
  • SpaceX has told European officials that the proposal threatens to worsen Starlink Mobile service, which beams data to phones, including those in Ukraine.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • Octavia Spencer beams from ear to ear at the Ride Or Die special screening in London on June 22.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of beams
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  • Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of shines
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  • Mulch and smart watering finish the job Bare soil bakes in the sun and radiates that heat back into the yard.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower radiates from the Capricornus constellation and tends to feature brighter meteors that are easier to spot — around three per hour as seen from both hemispheres, the American Meteor Society reports.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of radiates
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  • Strobe lights zigzag across the room and confetti rains down as Ruffin blasts a smoke cannon into the roaring crowd.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
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