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Examples of high beam in a Sentence
The car's headlights were on high beam.
Turn off your high beams.
Recent Examples on the Web
State Farm, however, says flicking on the high beams may cause an animal to scurry away.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Some models even feature automatic high beams, fog lights, and a windshield wiper de-icer.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Slightly wider tires probably serve as the main cue, as do the double headlights and an additional set of high beams—the latter presumably installed for improved visibility while crushing miles on the autobahn.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Available safety and driver assist features Automatic high beams
Front pedestrian and bicycle detection
Lane keeping alert and assist
Adaptive cruise control
Head up display
Traffic sign recognition
Blind spot and rear cross traffic alert and assist
How far on a charge?
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“High beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20beam. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
high beam
noun
: a vehicle headlight beam aimed for long distances
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