- present tense form of ray (3rd person singular).
rays
Example Sentences
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Scientists had previously been unable to obtain 3D magnetic images of large particles such as giant magnetofossils because conventional X rays could not penetrate them effectively.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
One stunning shot follows the group from behind as they are silhouetted by the setting sun whose fading rays show off the clouds’ contours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The signal can be exceptionally faint because conventional carbon ink and carbonized papyrus can look very similar to X rays.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
That day, he also saw groups of uniquely colored manta rays — some were a tan brown, and others were gray with a black stripe, called spinetail devil rays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Her stomach growled, and she slipped out a bag of sun seeds Mama had tucked into her bureau, quickly popping them into her mouth before they released their bright rays.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
