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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
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
To determine if a root canal is needed, dentists conduct a thorough exam, often with X-rays, to evaluate decay, damage and the tooth’s internal condition.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Harnessing the benefits of niacinamide, the top-seller protects from both UVA rays (responsible for visible aging) and UVB ones (those that actually cause burns).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The Blu-ray includes three concert screen films from the band’s 1975 tour, plus a Storm Thorgerson short.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Over the past decade, the surfing spotlight has shifted from Mavericks to Nazare, (pronounced NAH-zah-ray) a fishing village 75 miles north of Lisbon.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
To determine if a root canal is needed, dentists conduct a thorough exam, often with X-rays, to evaluate decay, damage and the tooth’s internal condition.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Harnessing the benefits of niacinamide, the top-seller protects from both UVA rays (responsible for visible aging) and UVB ones (those that actually cause burns).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The Blu-ray includes three concert screen films from the band’s 1975 tour, plus a Storm Thorgerson short.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
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The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its 15 rooms are each decorated with subtle nods to the inn’s colonial past—from small fireplaces to original wood beams—while still having all the modern comforts travelers have come to expect.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mid-quarter update offered a glimmer of hope after Six Flags’ disastrous second quarter earnings report in August.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With my combination skin, shine always creeps in after a few hours.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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And so, over time, as the internal temperature keeps rising, the sun radiates ever more sunlight.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add a splash when tossing pasta with sauce to help bind your dish together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sunroom’s Island Gum Drop is a tropical cocktail that layers Malibu, Malibu Banana and Malibu Mango with cranberry and pineapple juice for a sweet, fruit-forward splash of flavor.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the glowing waning gibbous moon rose over center field, the Red Sox went quietly into the night one last time in the bottom of the ninth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its juicy pork filling is supplemented by lightly sweet vermicelli noodles and crunchy carrot shreds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many folks are familiar with a version of this that includes grapes, but usually the chicken is cut or chopped into more distinct pieces or shreds.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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