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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
Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The rocket took off from California on February 1, hauling a batch of satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink network, which beams internet connectivity from space.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Minutes later, Wong hit another stellar routine on the balance beam.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Gryffindor Red Also at the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opening night performance, Rico Rodriguez beams on the carpet on Feb. 19.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The rocket took off from California on February 1, hauling a batch of satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink network, which beams internet connectivity from space.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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As spring draws nearer, the sun becomes more relentless, and being consistent with your sunscreen and lotion keeps your skin protected from the powerful rays—especially the skin on your hands, which is thinner and more delicate.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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Top it off with a cap to channel Billie Jean King’s energy on the court and protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That paradox defines so much of the ongoing story: the more hype that circulates about lesser tokens, the more bitcoin’s steady fundamentals shine.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The week ahead will shine a light on both, with more tariffs supposedly set to kick in and fresh jobs data on the way.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our environment and health are being threatened, our democracy is at a grievous tipping point, our global allies are alarmed and our adversaries are grinning.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Deep Water star also grinned in the paparazzi shots.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While walking the carpet, Wentz and his boys stopped to smile for a sweet picture, in which Bronx stood nearly taller than his dad when standing beside him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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All sketches wish to be real. —Tomas Tranströmer, The Blue House The fertility clinic’s waiting room featured photos of chubby, healthy, smiling babies.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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While Kassidy’s father needed a moment to take it all in, her mother had more of an immediate reaction – one that had the family laughing.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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