rayed

past tense of ray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rayed
Verb
  • Fortunately, for the Bucs, the rookie has shined during the regular season, validating the high level of excitement coaches shared about him during training camp.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Through the pain trauma and scary moments your light has shined bright.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For more than four years, Lynn Milam's life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints.
    Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Even then, its influence radiated outward, shaping architecture, furniture, urban planning, and design around the world.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Rayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rayed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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