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beam

verb as in broadcast on air waves

verb as in smile broadly

Strong match

verb as in shine, as a light

Strongest matches

Strong matches

verb as in make electronic transfer

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Inside, chocolate brown wood is everywhere: walls, beams, window sills, paneling, wainscoting, furniture, not to mention built-in cabinets, benches and window seats.

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A suspension bridge connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland has closed unexpectedly after engineers said bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing.

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For a time, the only images of her to emerge were occasional selfies posted by her son Florian on social media, showing her sitting by the sea, beaming at the camera.

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But now she beams with delight at the presence of a new girl in the family.

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But greeted by a full house’s demonstratively embracing thankful enthusiasm, he beamed, the hesitant posture turning into ownership.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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