Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for beam. Search instead for bejum.
Definitions

beam

[beem] / bim /


VERB
broadcast on air waves
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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


VERB
make electronic transfer
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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:

Stott wants to use the technology his firm is developing to store data in space to beam the distinctly Scottish sound of the Laidlaw Memorial Pipe Band onto the Moon.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

She was second after two of the four disciplines before she had a terrible beam routine, which included a faltering start and falling off halfway.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

At 17, Amankwaah is the youngest gymnast in Team England's squad and she is set to compete in the uneven bars, beam and floor beginning on Friday.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Researchers can control the direction of the outgoing beam by changing the phase of the light sent to each antenna.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

“The beam cuts right across the top gable. I can see the weather vane as clearly as if it were day.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

GFP declined to comment on whether the weight of those new additions contributed to the beams cracking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The main living space in the dwelling features hardwood vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the spacious kitchen has plenty of room for a dining area.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

A genuine signal from the exoplanet would appear only in the beam pointed at K2-18b, while interference from Earth would generally show up across multiple beams at the same time.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Hewing is the ancient art of cutting logs into beams or planks for timber frames.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

As I play, one by one, the kids change form to brilliant beams of light.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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

He beamed as spoke at length about the renovations, and vowed that the forthcoming Independence Day festivities would be "the greatest show of all."

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

These range from small modular nuclear reactors, advanced geothermal and novel batteries to solar energy beamed in from space.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Pong looked at Somkit, who beamed every time Ampai called him "little brother."

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

"It's red hot in the flat. The sun is just beaming in."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Roberts announced the news via Instagram with a photo of the two beaming near a river and a caption that read, “putting this here before my mom tells everyone.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The company also will continue developing a wireless power transfer system that uses fiber lasers and a space based heat rejection system to improve the durability of power beaming technology.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"I started singing at age 12 in a competition in Cape Verde, and I haven't stopped since," Ceuzany Pires, 35, told AFP with a beaming smile.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Having his mom beaming at him with pride.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




Vocabulary lists containing beam


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training