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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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Buyers get a choice of three or four-stateroom layouts, including an owner’s suite that sprawls across the yacht’s full 18-foot beam.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The first was the birth of television, which, starting in 1948, beamed the extravaganza into living rooms nationwide.
—Michael Callahan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The prototype telescopes that NASA revealed will play an integral role in the LISA mission by helping the trio of spacecraft beam lasers to one another that will help uncover gravitational waves.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Buyers get a choice of three or four-stateroom layouts, including an owner’s suite that sprawls across the yacht’s full 18-foot beam.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Alba and Warren's youngest child, Hayes, beamed in front of his dad, with the family all donning baseball caps.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The first was the birth of television, which, starting in 1948, beamed the extravaganza into living rooms nationwide.
—Michael Callahan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
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Sunlight through a window won’t have the same effect– glass reduces absorption of the UV rays needed for vitamin D production.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The lightweight tint provides your skin with sheer coverage that will help even out your skin tone while providing you with protection against harmful UV rays.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Data shines a spotlight on blind spots and reveals tangible patterns and trends that might not be evident through intuition alone.Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although he’s never been a ham (most of the stage banter was thank yous and recognizing the musicians and crew), Gilmour’s charisma shined during the songs.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crowd erupted into thunderous applause that lasted several seconds, and Rudolph grinned ear to ear, drawing a deep breath to compose herself.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Gareth then grins and begins laughing, as guests also catch the unique entrance on their phones.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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One key incumbent appeared to be heading off a possible upset: That was Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who seemed likely to continue his astounding run as the only Republican to hold countywide office, even as Oakland County seemingly glows a brighter blue with each election.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Crouching down next to her daughter, Hadid smiled as the pair stood together at a Disney theme park.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Luckily, the former president isn’t conjured, but the Blue Whale is smiling as an older man addresses the growing crowd.Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Allison lies on the floor laughing in shame, but luckily Noel comes to give her a snuggle and some encouragement.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The morning the race was called, Hunter texted a few friends to make plans to get together and commiserate, cry, laugh.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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