light into

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Definition of light intonext
1
as in attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly She lit into the intern for deleting an important file.

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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically We lit into the new project right away.

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3
as in assault
to take sudden, violent action against He lit into the punching bag as though it were his worst enemy.

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Recent Examples of light into In explaining how the device converts light into an electrical charge, Koman says that molybdenum disulfide flakes are oxidized in the process of preparation. — Dexter Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light into
  1. tie into
  2. have at
  3. pitch into
  4. sail into
  5. set at
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  • But the path looked a little bit more challenging with 70% of our cap and such a high percentage of our usage tied into two players.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
  • The game remained tied into stoppage time and seemed destined for extra time until Portugal sent a cross into the box and Gonçalo Ramos headed in the go-ahead goal in the 94th minute.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of tie into
Phrase
  • In other words, hominins descended from Homo erectus should have at least the same skills and cognitive abilities, which would include things like using fire and, potentially, organized hunting parties.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • For example, unlike a traditional office layout, each apartment unit must have at least one bathroom and a kitchen, which means the plumbing must be reworked.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of have at
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  • San Diego’s manager Craig Stammen and coach Ryan Goins were ejected three pitches into the game after arguing a check-swing call.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of pitch into
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  • This weekend, the live-action version of the film starring Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui sails into theaters, with Catherine Laga’aia in the title role.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Buehler turned late and fired a throw ostensibly toward second base that sailed into center field and allowed Marte to trot home.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of sail into
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  • Had the salary cap increased 10% annually, the number in 2027-28 would have been set at $187 million, $13 million higher than the new projection.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
  • Princess Diana’s signature necklace was a seven-strand pearl choker with a sapphire and diamond brooch set at the center.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Definition of set at

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“Light into.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20into. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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