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or lighted
1
as in illuminated
filled with much light
the coat room was just lit well enough for us to identify our jackets
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2
as in burning
being on fire
some lighted torches lined the path to the shrine
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Raucous singing could be heard coming from tents full of lit Oktoberfest revelers.
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or lighted
1
as in burned
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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or lighted
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in descended
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of lit
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Police said people lit fireworks, flipped over taxis and climbed on patrol cars.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The Olympic Cauldron, where Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame during opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Games, is located in Atlanta's Summerhill community.
—Nila Roper, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Following this attack, violence broke out across the Northern Irish city, with cars being lit on fire and immigrants being chased from homes that had been set ablaze.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
In the early evenings just before sunset, the islanders lit fires and the women began to cook.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Verb
Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) says an investigation is underway after someone lit an explosive device outside of his home overnight.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Police said people lit fireworks, flipped over taxis and climbed on patrol cars.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The Olympic Cauldron, where Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame during opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Games, is located in Atlanta's Summerhill community.
—Nila Roper, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
Following this attack, violence broke out across the Northern Irish city, with cars being lit on fire and immigrants being chased from homes that had been set ablaze.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
In the early evenings just before sunset, the islanders lit fires and the women began to cook.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit
Adjective
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Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In July 2024, Rinderknecht demanded the chatbot generate an image that showed wealthy elites dining extravagantly on one side of a wall while the world burned beyond the barricade.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The growing list includes strawberry, avocado, lavender, almond, cinnamon, chocolate cake, burnt caramel, bubble gum and piña colada flavoring.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gillette Castle State Park in Connecticut Gillette Castle State Park feels like stepping into a storybook perched above the Connecticut River.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The private 50-acre nature preserve—perched nearly 2,000 feet above sea level—hosts no more than 20 guests at a time within its eight rooms.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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On Tuesday, rodeo lovers and animal welfare advocates descended on downtown Los Angeles to argue for and against a draft ordinance that would ban the hooved spectacles within the city.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Not the least of those is a bullpen that has descended into one of the last-reliable in baseball.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Five pockets, a mid-rise fit, and a polished-looking crossover design make this style stock-up-worthy in both the black and light washes.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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The chicken is what transforms it from a lighter salad into a complete, satisfying meal that actually holds you over.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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