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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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The light beam distance of 80 meters, or approximately 260 feet, provides a tremendous field of view from three different LEDs.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
Brewer points to this moment (above), with Mike explaining and owning his branding with beaming pride, as crucial to realizing the opening would work — mainly because of the way Jackman held the close-up.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The American gymnastics hero who won Olympic gold on the balance beam at the 2008 Beijing games was suddenly the mother of a very young patient.
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for beam
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On a tour full of reasons to be miserable, England will leave Australia with at least one ray of light for the future.—
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After eight days in quarantine, X-rays, blood tests and a successful parasite treatment, Percy is recovering well.—
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
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Animal Friends says Puppy Bowl XII will showcase inspiring journeys from birth to adoption and shine a spotlight on the dedication of the rescues and shelters that help animals find loving homes.—
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The pilot, Jonathon Rae, a young Aussie with a dashing mustache, looked down and grinned.—
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Mann’s hilarious Brad says to Ben, grinning nervously and clapping his hands in an attempt to make friends.—
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But at no time was her skin not glowing through.—
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That's when the stars will really be glowing.—
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The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.—
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Becky’s daughter Kaylie smiling as a baby.—
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Honestly, my only regret is this thing in the eye [laughs].—
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The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
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“Beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beam. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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