raying

verb

present participle of ray
1
as in shining
to emit rays of light klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere

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2
as in radiating
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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  1. shining
  2. radiating
  3. glowing
Verb
  • The tub, toilet and sink are all white, shining more or less, and the room has faded bluish linoleum on the floor and tired, dirty-pink walls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • By shining a light on one of her toughest periods (Diana and Charles separated in 1992), Stewart empathized with Diana deeply.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of shining
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  • The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.
    — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of radiating
Verb
  • Crosley has a new all-in-one offering called the Luminate Record Player that incorporates this glowing LED effect.
    — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
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“Raying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raying. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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