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beam

[beem] / bim /


VERB
broadcast on air waves
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


VERB
smile broadly
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Antonyms
WEAK
VERB
shine, as a light
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


VERB
make electronic transfer
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Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Firefighters said they, with the help of rescue dogs, were searching for four missing victims believed to be buried under the rubble, a mound of broken walls, iron beams and dirt.

From Barron's

She’s currently ranked No. 4 in the nation on beam and leads the team with six individual titles in the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Arched doorways, exposed wood beams, and intricate ironwork speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while expansive windows and doors frame views of the surrounding desert and the San Jacinto Mountains.

From MarketWatch

I point to a beam that runs the length of the attic.

From Literature

They’d tear down the roof of the Neely house and pound at the beam until it splintered in over the hearth.

From Literature