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
  • As the agent got out and struggled to arrest Stanley, Morrow approached and touched the arresting agent’s shoulder, video shows.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Aldis got out of it by sending Gunther head-first into the turnbuckle.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of get out
Verb
  • Inspired by his personal experiences and a book about basketball culture, Jimerson set out to begin the first qualitative academic research on pickup hoops, examining games in suburban Chicago and West Lafayette, Ind.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Following the major season four finale death of Rudy Pankow‘s erratic-yet-lovable JJ Maybank, the crew at the heart of Netflix‘s teen treasure hunt series is setting out on one final adventure to avenge their best friend.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of set out
Verb
  • Your brain has the ability to clear out the CO2 that's the remnants from burning all that glucose and oxygen.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 July 2026
  • Old Xbox leadership has been cleared out, with a new team brought in to correct course.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of clear out
Verb
  • The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The change set off a free-for-all this time around, as a dozen states bid for the chance to vote first.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 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
  • The same can’t be said about the exterior team, which struggles to put out the water toys.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Miller put out the statement after his ex-father-in-law and fellow Republican demanded Miller leave Congress.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of put out
Verb
  • For those looking to escape the hordes, the Park Lane, set north of central Copenhagen, offers a pocket of peace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To escape the CapEx trap, health systems must demand AI architectures that are native to the cloud, inherently interoperable and designed for execution, not just conversation.
    — Sridhar Yerramreddy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of escape
Verb
  • On Monday, a plane with 147 Venezuelan migrants abroad took off from the Miami and landed in Anzoátegui state, CNNE reported.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For air taxis to take off, the public needs to get on board—and soaring into the sky in experimental tech will be a hard sell for many.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of take off
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“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20out. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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