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Recent Examples of flashlight
The person signaling to the others with their flashlight began shooting at the correctional officers from a line of trees across the street before fleeing.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
When Mitchell broke into the house, she was dressed in all black, with a black stocking cap, and carried items such as a covered flashlight and a prybar.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the flashlight is stronger with the same seven light modes.
—Christopher Murray
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Use a flashlight to inspect along the zipper, in the corners, and inside any pockets.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
When Mitchell broke into the house, she was dressed in all black, with a black stocking cap, and carried items such as a covered flashlight and a prybar.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the flashlight is stronger with the same seven light modes.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Use a flashlight to inspect along the zipper, in the corners, and inside any pockets.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
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Deutch and Tatro's joint post included a collection of Polaroids from the big moment, which featured a seaside proposal and plenty of lanterns lighting the couple's way.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The life span of the batteries used in your flameless candle varies depending on battery type, candle model and usage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then fill the candle with water, leaving enough space for the wax to float to the top.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Today, the Nemo Power Tools product line encompasses underwater drills, rotary hammers, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, impact drivers, hull cleaners, and even a 15,000-lumen underwater floodlight.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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One of them climbed a ladder and removed the entire floodlight unit, which included a home security camera.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tom’s perfect display is perfect with a perfect lighthouse atop a perfect pool filled with perfect pistachio fondue that makes his perfect chocolate sea creatures pop up to the perfect surface.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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If so, let this epiphany be your lighthouse as things start to shift and change through the month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The streetlight was installed in the past several weeks on the northeast corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Calle Corta, city spokesman Anthony Santacroce said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite his mother’s wish to keep the boy out of the Hollywood spotlight, his resemblance at 16 to his father was such that he was cast as Robert’s younger brother in Thunder Road.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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With its spotlight concept and showstopping production, Showgirl is the direct result of Swift’s all-encompassing career feat — and an extension of it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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