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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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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Its shell is thick and yellowish on the outside with numerous broken dark-green rays.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Potent antioxidants help shield the skin from pollution, infrared rays, and blue light.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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These lenses help focus light rays correctly on the retina.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Its shell is thick and yellowish on the outside with numerous broken dark-green rays.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Potent antioxidants help shield the skin from pollution, infrared rays, and blue light.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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