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
By giving an episode to each of our lead four characters, we could use their view of the island to make sure the complexity of Golding’s telling shined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
At his best, he shined as an amazing example of Christian charity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Utility stocks haven’t shined since the Iran war broke out, but they can still offer safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Whenever he passed a burrow, he shined his flashlight inside, but he saw no owls.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
