- present tense form of ray (3rd person singular).
rays
Example Sentences
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Once in orbit, the chip will have to survive being bombarded by cosmic rays and solar events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
If some ancient inks contained lead, he reasoned, that metal might absorb X rays far more strongly than the surrounding carbonized papyrus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Because neutrons behave differently from X rays, they can expose features that may be difficult or impossible to detect with other imaging technologies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 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
I could see from the flash of our lamps, as the rays fell on them, that the horses were coal-black and splendid animals.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
