1
as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
as in illumining
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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1
as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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2
as in descending
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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as in candle
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Recent Examples of lighting
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Given the lack of participant diversity — 97% were White — and of details on sleep quality, as well as the brief light-tracking period, more studies are needed to understand how changes to lighting could reduce cardiovascular disease risk, the researchers wrote.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Monday’s flight was similar to the previous one, again deploying a batch of mock Starlink satellites, briefly re-lighting its engines in space and testing new heat shield tiles during its blazing hot return from space before splashing down west of Australia.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Her 2019 look featured spindly trees and orange lighting that helped set the mood.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Given the lack of participant diversity — 97% were White — and of details on sleep quality, as well as the brief light-tracking period, more studies are needed to understand how changes to lighting could reduce cardiovascular disease risk, the researchers wrote.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
In a criminal complaint, authorities allege Rinderknecht caused the fire by lighting a combustible material, such as vegetation or paper, with an open flame, likely a lighter.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Monday’s flight was similar to the previous one, again deploying a batch of mock Starlink satellites, briefly re-lighting its engines in space and testing new heat shield tiles during its blazing hot return from space before splashing down west of Australia.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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Perfect for the living room, kitchen, or entryway, the herbal candle’s scent is bright without being overbearing and comes in a neutral grey jar that looks sleek on display.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex panned the camera past a candle from As ever's holiday product drop (one of the two candles was inspired by her royal wedding to Prince Harry), giggled and showed her two rescue dogs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The image revealed the car brutally smashed up, missing its right headlight and with its bumper hanging off.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spencer made a U-turn and pursued the vehicle, flashing his headlights and blaring his horn.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Adding reflective tape to costumes or bags, wearing bright colors and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can help drivers see trick-or-treaters.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fun continues at night with a pumpkin express light show, bring-your-own-flashlight corn maze, bonfires on Saturday night only and firework shows.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rustic chandelier in the retail store is made of vines.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The five-star hotel recently completed a massive renovation, bringing an even more regal feel to the lobby and other common areas, including a spectacular crystal chandelier that depicts a castle.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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To deter them, Karlton played loud music and aimed a floodlight in their direction.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Amazon $220 Eufy $220 Best Buy Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, since motion triggers light and color video.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Using demand and equity analyses, researchers selected 23 streetlights and installed EV charging stations.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.—
Courtney Kampa,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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