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or lighted
1
as in illuminated
filled with much light
the coat room was just lit well enough for us to identify our jackets
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2
as in burning
being on fire
some lighted torches lined the path to the shrine
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Raucous singing could be heard coming from tents full of lit Oktoberfest revelers.
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or lighted
1
as in burned
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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or lighted
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in descended
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of lit
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Chopper 4 footage showed large flames burning through trees near the turnpike as crews lit backfires—a tactic used to extinguish a wildfire by burning fuel ahead of the approaching fire line.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Within this structure will be latex sculptures based on guardian figures from Korean Buddhist iconography, lit in such way as to cast moving shadows across the floor and walls.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026
That the sign is lit this early is a surprise.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Plus, tribal council is dark — there aren’t big lights, it’s only lit by fire.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 16 June 2026
The derelict space had been taken over by artists, and low-income housing projects lit the skyline.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Police said people lit fireworks, flipped over taxis and climbed on patrol cars.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The Olympic Cauldron, where Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame during opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Games, is located in Atlanta's Summerhill community.
—Nila Roper, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
It was lit in an evening ceremony in recent weeks.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Chopper 4 footage showed large flames burning through trees near the turnpike as crews lit backfires—a tactic used to extinguish a wildfire by burning fuel ahead of the approaching fire line.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Within this structure will be latex sculptures based on guardian figures from Korean Buddhist iconography, lit in such way as to cast moving shadows across the floor and walls.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026
That the sign is lit this early is a surprise.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Plus, tribal council is dark — there aren’t big lights, it’s only lit by fire.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 16 June 2026
The derelict space had been taken over by artists, and low-income housing projects lit the skyline.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Police said people lit fireworks, flipped over taxis and climbed on patrol cars.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The Olympic Cauldron, where Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame during opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Games, is located in Atlanta's Summerhill community.
—Nila Roper, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit
Adjective
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Little to no moonlight can also help visibility, and Saturday night’s waning crescent will bring just that with the moon only being 3% illuminated.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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An important insider just shed light on one of the most burning questions in reality TV.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Coptic Fire has burned 1,680 acres and was 40% contained.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Last year, the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires burned a total of almost 50,000 acres in the Los Angeles area in January, but the state’s four biggest wildfires started in July and August.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of those perched atop the street poles formed circles with their arms, turning themselves into makeshift basketball hoops while people below launched shots toward them.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Frances Bean, perched on Love’s hip, outfitted in a pastel onesie.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
14 June 2026
Verb
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More than a dozen others lay wounded as the downtown block descended into chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At least seven tornadoes broke out Wednesday night across the Midwest and Southeast, as severe weather descended on a large swath of the country.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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From the cockpit through the cabin, the Citation CJ4 Gen3 provides much more than a simple update to one of Cessna’s most storied aircraft in the light-jet category.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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