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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
Roselynmartin Somtochukwu Ilo, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
On colliding with the plasma, the beam particles are re-ionized, while the collision energy heats the plasma.
—David Szondy
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 May 2025
However, after a couple of years working on the project, Molina ultimately wasn't the one to see it to the finish line, as he was beamed up to co-direct Coco 2 (after co-directing its 2017 predecessor).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The lights in the hall dimmed completely — and then the room lit up again as hundreds of small beams illuminated the space.
—Roselynmartin Somtochukwu Ilo, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
On colliding with the plasma, the beam particles are re-ionized, while the collision energy heats the plasma.
—David Szondy
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Verb
His parents, Mike and Cari, beamed from their seats in section 121 at Citi Field, 23 rows above the Cubs’ dugout.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 May 2025
However, after a couple of years working on the project, Molina ultimately wasn't the one to see it to the finish line, as he was beamed up to co-direct Coco 2 (after co-directing its 2017 predecessor).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
Noun
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Thanks to its protective lacquer finish, the bar cart is resistant to water, rust, mold, and UV rays, plus the shelves are a breeze to clean with a damp cloth.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Protect kids, whose skin is especially sensitive to UV damage Be cautious around water and sand, which reflect UV rays and increase exposure Check the UV index in your area for real-time guidance on sun safety To see the entire 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, click here.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Somewhere in the basketball multiverse, Sydney Colson grins and rubs her hands together.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And if Laura’s tone of grinning noodginess is easy enough to rationalize away, her other foster child is not.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Learn about the tiny organisms that create glowing waters during this magical experience.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Verb
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At information points, smiling young women advise tourists, in polished English, to purchase tickets to the Acropolis in advance to avoid long lines and the midday sun.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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In the sweet photo, Alec could be seen holding up his granddaughter Holland as the two smiled together in a rare photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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What if automatic password hacking machines laugh in the face of your security efforts?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Are the locals quietly laughing at us behind our backs?—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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