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as in glimmer
a very small amount
the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive
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as in to shine
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
laugh wrinkles rayed out from the corners of the old man's eyes
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Recent Examples of ray
ABC News, 13 May 2026
The suit notes that wood, dirt and pine needles generally do not show up on X-rays.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said X-rays were negative and Soto was day to day.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The suit notes that wood, dirt and pine needles generally do not show up on X-rays.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Verb
After tracking a large school of Mobula rays for some time, Bingqiam Gao decided to try a different approach: Get ahead and wait.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
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It was designed in such a way that it would be comprised of six lattice-like beams, which were prestressed end-to-end.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Western automakers have spent years trickling pixel-headlight features out cautiously, partly because regulations in markets like the US have historically been slow to allow adaptive driving beams in the first place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Both Have Fiber for Heart and Gut Health Fiber is one area where both oats and almonds shine, but in different ways.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Others radiate energy, clients, and momentum.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Hayes avoided a superplex attempt and turned the tables on Saints, hitting a frog splash.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The area is tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains, which glow the color of warm terra cotta at sunset.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The reward for doing business without a speck of conscience is potentially billions.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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All morning extra-sized barges loaded up passengers from the Giardini, scooted around the Arsenale, past the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, and then approached the Island of San Giacomo—a tiny speck on a map, but quite formidable in person.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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