- present tense form of ray (3rd person singular).
rays
Example Sentences
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Zinc oxide is widely used in mineral sunscreen because it blocks UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging, as well as UVB rays, which cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The gray skies part, the clouds lift and a warm maternal comfort spreads across the film, creeping in like the sun’s rays falling on cobblestones still shining from a sudden downpour.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Do not forget wraparound sunglasses too, to protect eyes against UV rays.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Lost in the noise are the undeniable health benefits of catching rays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The way the branches bend overhead and bright sunlight turns to pinpoint rays of light.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
