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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlighting
Verb
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When that failed, she was accused of lighting a rolled‑up magazine and throwing it into the building.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
8 May 2026 -
Cleaning out our stormwater systems, sidewalk repairs and lighting in District 8 need investment to ensure safety and quality of life for all residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) also reveals the cooler dust spread across the galaxy, glowing at longer wavelengths and shown in blue.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 1985, a confrontation between Philadelphia authorities and the radical group MOVE ended as a police helicopter dropped two bombs onto the group’s row house, igniting a fire that killed 11 people (including five children) and destroyed 61 homes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Continue reading … JET SWEAT SET — Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The Lakers picked up steam down the stretch in the regular season, winning 16 of 18 heading into April and kindling hope of being a dark-horse candidate to give trouble to the Thunder or Spurs in the playoffs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rick Bayless, the James Beard Award-winning chef whose family foundation made the gift, said the project fills a glaring gap in Chicago’s cultural landscape.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Austin Reaves, a glaring missing piece in the series opener, bounced back with a playoff career-high 31 points, but that wasn’t nearly enough for the Lakers to overcome their 21 turnovers in a 125-107 defeat.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Next up is a closer-up view of the planet with little dots — satellites — shining and moving just above the rim of Earth.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Plus, there’s been a push to revitalize the city’s historic neon signage and keep Albuquerque shining bright.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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The heels accompanied a little black dress and double-breasted blazer with a glittering brooch at the lapel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The fashion is already as glittering as ever, with jury member Demi Moore, along with fellow actors Jane Fonda and Maika Monroe all arriving for opening night dripping in sequins.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Floodlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlighting. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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