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Recent Examples of flashlight
Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
The sturdy Helinox Chair One snaps together in seconds and easily packs up small, while still sporting pockets for drinks or flashlights.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Hmm, still can’t find it, even with the flashlight.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
There are campfires and, at night, flashlights and headlamps.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
The sturdy Helinox Chair One snaps together in seconds and easily packs up small, while still sporting pockets for drinks or flashlights.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Hmm, still can’t find it, even with the flashlight.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
There are campfires and, at night, flashlights and headlamps.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
Noun
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Visibility matters: Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Its 1080p camera captures sharp footage with a wide 143-degree view, while the dual 700-lumen LED floodlights ensure everything’s visible, especially at night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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That night, floodlights illuminated Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament for the first time since the Battle of Britain began in 1939.—
Si Liberman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Branden was my lighthouse, guiding me to shore, discerning, relentless, tireless in his pursuit of truth.—
Sarah Paulson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Nissan has repurposed old Leaf batteries to power streetlights in Japan and stadiums in Amsterdam.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The projects announced included converting old streetlights to LED streetlights and implementing an electric vehicle fleet and EV charging infrastructures around Pulaski County.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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The first two episodes of the show debut June 2, and under Kutler, MSNBC’s chief, MSNBC has begun putting a spotlight on its reach via YouTube and TikTok.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Additionally, ensure exterior pathways are well-lit by installing solar lights or motion sensors with spotlights.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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