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as in glimmer
a very small amount
the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive
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as in to shine
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
laugh wrinkles rayed out from the corners of the old man's eyes
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Recent Examples of ray
Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
These magnificent rays are at risk of disappearing due to targeted fishing, being caught as bycatch, and climate change.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 18 Feb. 2025
Dangers of looking at the sun A partial solar eclipse can expose your eyes to possibly harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
One link raised in the study suggests the magnetic field disruption led to an influx of cave art, underpinned by the need for humans to seek shelter from the increase in ultraviolet rays.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
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Last but not least, sunscreen is a nonnegotiable when combating harmful ultraviolet rays and preventing skin cancer.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
These magnificent rays are at risk of disappearing due to targeted fishing, being caught as bycatch, and climate change.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 18 Feb. 2025
Dangers of looking at the sun A partial solar eclipse can expose your eyes to possibly harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
One link raised in the study suggests the magnetic field disruption led to an influx of cave art, underpinned by the need for humans to seek shelter from the increase in ultraviolet rays.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
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Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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His win is a glimmer of hope for those who don’t live in mansions but just want to make movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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No Other Land, about the destruction of a West Bank community, offers a glimmer of hope in the bond between an Israeli and a Palestinian.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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That paradox defines so much of the ongoing story: the more hype that circulates about lesser tokens, the more bitcoin’s steady fundamentals shine.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The week ahead will shine a light on both, with more tariffs supposedly set to kick in and fresh jobs data on the way.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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And then found some cool enhancements — the eyes that could tell the story of a guy who’s also gamma radiated.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even so, as a performer Trachtenberg radiated more than just vulnerability.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
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Vigorously whisk together 2 eggs and a splash of lukewarm water until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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We had been warmed up to this by recent hints of several more One UI 7 betas to come before the stable release was GA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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After being made aware of her video, Monadnock Food Co-op had to issue a recall and refunds for their organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic tri-color quinoa, organic cornmeal, organic polenta, organic coconut shreds, and their raw walnuts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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