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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
Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The bridge, struck by a truck with an oversized load, will have its fascia beam and bridge deck repaired.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 July 2025
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Last week, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated, dozens of VOA staffers who had previously worked on Farsi-language programming were brought back to revive some US efforts to beam programming into Iran.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Physical restoration of the building, which included reinforcing the structure with steel beams and adding protective coatings to walls and columns that had been exposed following the fire, began in 2016, and is still underway.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
The bridge, struck by a truck with an oversized load, will have its fascia beam and bridge deck repaired.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 July 2025
Verb
Suarez was ejected for beaming Ohtani with the pitch.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Last week, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated, dozens of VOA staffers who had previously worked on Farsi-language programming were brought back to revive some US efforts to beam programming into Iran.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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This is because the sun's rays are not as strong or there may not be as much sun in some areas.8 Your geographical location may make getting vitamin D from the sun more challenging than in other areas of the country.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The blue supergiant star Deneb can be found shining above the eastern horizon in the hours following sunset in July, forming the tail of the great swan represented by the constellation Cygnus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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Michigan City is a shining example of this with its 11th Street Station for the South Shore Line.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The idea sprang from a selfie with Drake, in which the pair are seen grinning broadly.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
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The Jasper five gathered at the front of the House chamber, braving the intimidating stares of grinning committee members who were likely excited to hear from someone without gray hair.—
Anna Cecil,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Her primary function seems to be solely to wear a tight, glowing suit and look concerned.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Sabbath shared a candid snap from rehearsals last week in which Ward, Butler and Osbourne were caught smiling and waving at the camera from a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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Her parents' love story began with a bold move: while on a business trip to Charlotte, Barry walked up to Rogers' mother's desk, took a sip from her half-coffee, half-hot-chocolate drink, and smiled.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Asked by a reporter this week to describe the journey of her tennis career, Amanda Anisimova paused, then laughed.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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The boy, too young to grasp the danger, was playing and laughing; a fleeting moment of innocence, juxtaposed against the backdrop of war.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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