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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
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.
—Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The crowd went wild as the duo, beaming with chemistry, delivered a performance that was equal parts romantic and electric.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When the satellites fly over the telescopes, the system orders them to redirect their beams away from the sensitive antennas or to mute their electronics.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.
—Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
What’s up Space becomes the new battlefront — Hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite and beamed down footage from Russia’s Victory Day parade to Ukrainian televisions — as modern warfare moves to space.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The crowd went wild as the duo, beaming with chemistry, delivered a performance that was equal parts romantic and electric.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Though ultraviolet radiation doesn't solely cause these conditions, evidence shows that radiation from visible light, which penetrates the skin more deeply than UV rays, can contribute to them.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Aug. 2025
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Unlike chemical sunscreens, which absorb UV rays, mineral sunscreens physically block them.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And don’t forget 2023 first-round pick Lukas Van Ness, who shined in camp and could be in for a breakout third season.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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Venus will appear about 65 times brighter than Saturn, while Jupiter will shine about 11 times brighter.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hicks, who watched the show at a downtown fire station, grinned as Tooter joked with Rosie.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In an instant, Trump ushered him away for an apparently impromptu ride in his Presidential limousine; pictures of the Beast rolling slowly toward the venue where their formal talks would be held showed Putin, through the window, grinning broadly.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will glow orange, as well.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This could mean smiling at yourself in the mirror, reflecting on what nature offered you today, checking in with a friend or noticing a small act of self-kindness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Timmy sleeping on the couch, and smiling while enjoying a walk outside.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs with Max Muncy #13 after a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Her brother,George, had stood beside her, laughing at her joke.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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