shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
shined
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past participleof shine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof shine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
shineverb (used without object)to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
Example Sentences
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Though the rate of growth in the number of millionaires continues to be striking, UBS shined a light on adults with wealth between $5 million and $100 million.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
The instability of the water shined a light on areas of my body that were weaker than others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, details tucked into the SpaceX IPO prospectus made public in late May shined light onto early steps by the company to rent computing power to customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Open, Osaka shined, reaching the women’s singles semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
She shined a small light in his mouth, lifting his top lip, studying his gum line and the sockets where the teeth had once been.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
