light out

verb

Definition of light outnext
1
as in to get (away)

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2
as in to set out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light out
  1. get out
  2. set out
  3. clear out
  4. set off
  5. make off
  6. put out
  7. escape
  8. take off
Verb
  • New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and Chris Costa quickly stepped in to help break things up before things got out of hand.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • After losing their semifinals just a few days ago, England and France were probably desperate to get out of the USA and heal their wounds in the comfort of their own homes.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of get out
Verb
  • The audience will be setting out beach towels on the sand south of the pier, with a footprint that extends down about a half-mile to Bay Street, with a secondary stage and plenty of food and other attractions along the oceanside paths.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • And the proclamation sets out the guideposts for how these federal agencies are to manage those lands.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
Definition of set out
Verb
  • The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region on Monday clouds and humidity are clearing out and ushering in above-average heat.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The Marlins would need to clear out a spot on the 40-man roster to promote him.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of clear out
Verb
  • The move quickly set off a firestorm, with immigration rights advocates accusing DOJ of trying to malign a dead man.
    — Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Australia’s bold law set off a chain of responses around the world and across the industry.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of set off
Verb
  • Willis possesses a unique ability to not just manipulate the pocket with his legs but make off-schedule throws, something that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Definition of make off
Verb
  • In a new profile put out by Tablet, a Jewish magazine that has published pieces in support of Zionism, Lévy addressed the response to October 7 more broadly in the US.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • Firefighters work to put out a forest fire in the forest of Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris, in Noisy-sur-Ecole early on July 13, 2026.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of put out
Verb
  • For Yasira Tejada, the changes represent meaningful progress after escaping an abusive relationship nine years ago.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Astronomers had long suspected this unusual structure traced energetic electrons escaping along the Milky Way's magnetic field.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of escape
Verb
  • Therefore, there is still significant engineering work to be done before a passenger plane takes off fueled by grocery bags.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • That sets the stage for a Silvaguard suppression drone to take off and deploy up to 26 gallons of fire suppressant onto the fire.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
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