beam
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
In the event on the White House Ellipse on Tuesday, where a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center’s South Tower was on display, Trump gave a fresh account of his actions that day.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Every year new movies and TV shows dramatising Mao's life beam the message of his great deeds to public.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Wednesday’s topping-out ceremony, when a construction crew lifted the final structural beam into place, doesn’t change that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In this established optical process, a pump beam enters a nonlinear crystal, where individual photons can split into pairs that may become quantum entangled.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The beam dividing them was called a “reckoning bar,” and the only beads you counted were the beads touching the bar.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
In the evening, two beams of light will project skyward from lower Manhattan, symbolic of the towers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
For GlueX, the two unexpected signals may mark the beginning of a much broader exploration of exotic hadrons using high-energy photon beams.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
The roof of the property has caved in and the support beams have been exposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Now, Eatherly’s ilk gloats about verbally terrorizing American citizens going about their day-to-day lives on American streets and beams this content around the globe for money.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Alex taps his G-glasses, and bright light beams out of them.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
In 2014, she snapped up two penthouses in the chic Tribeca neighborhood for about $20 million and combined them into a nine-bedroom, nine-bath abode with beamed ceilings, a curved staircase, and enormous windows.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
He beamed at the audience, while clasping his hands together in front of him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Mechanic remembered a party sometime pre-presidency for Witkoff’s wife, Lauren, where Trump was beamed in via video with a birthday greeting, but he couldn’t place when that was.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
She beamed across the table at Lexie, and by extension at Pearl, who sat beside her.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
“They were both beaming the entire night,” an unnamed guest told the outlet.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
The second, three minutes later, was stamped right through with class, bringing a beaming smile to the face of Iraola.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Our parents wanted to see the world,” BG says with a beaming smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
A beaming Vickye Giraldo holds her rescued kitten tight against her chest outside her ruined home in quake-hit Cali, Colombia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Baba, beaming with pride, handed out the rôshogolla treats to their visitors.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing beam
Engineering - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Structural Engineering
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Civil Engineering
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
