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Recent Examples of lighter
Avoid broken glass, nails or other sharp objects and do not use matches or lighters because there could be natural gas pipes or fuel tanks leaking nearby.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
According to Grand View Research, the global smoking accessories market (including vaporizers, rolling papers, water pipes, lighters and more) was valued at approximately $66.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $91.9 billion by 2030.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The venue also prohibits backpacks, professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, noisemakers, weapons, aerosol cans, cigarettes, vapes, and lighters.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
There were four other code enforcement violations not involving gas leaks or carbon monoxide at a water heater and gas log lighters installed in three fireplaces, the departments said.
—Miles Cohen, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
According to Grand View Research, the global smoking accessories market (including vaporizers, rolling papers, water pipes, lighters and more) was valued at approximately $66.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $91.9 billion by 2030.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The venue also prohibits backpacks, professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, noisemakers, weapons, aerosol cans, cigarettes, vapes, and lighters.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
There were four other code enforcement violations not involving gas leaks or carbon monoxide at a water heater and gas log lighters installed in three fireplaces, the departments said.
—Miles Cohen, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighter
Noun
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And while the Bills' season continues to unfold, Allen — who married Sinners star Hailee Steinfeld in the offseason — is making sure to keep an even keel.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The latter inform the entryway to the space while the keel shape appears at the rear of the store as an installation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In this Italian variation on chicken noodle soup, tender sautéed vegetables, chicken, and gnocchi simmer in a creamy chicken broth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Applebee's is offering a free entrée from a special menu (classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders, double crunch shrimp, Fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three‑cheese chicken penne) to active and retired military service members.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lookouts on boats Days after the accident, civil maritime attorneys weighed in and explained that the crash could be the result of the barge not having a proper lookout.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But efforts to drag the barge to the site via helicopter failed, with the icebreaker getting stuck in ice and mud.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are 10 speeds for nearly any task, and there are also 10 attachments available that transform your mixer into a pasta maker, a veggie cutter and more.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In addition to guarding Doncic, Kuminga looked comfortable launching bombs from behind the arc against a porous Lakers defense while also creating space as a cutter when Green had the ball at the elbow.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Neither tug was blatant, but both seemed to impede Allende.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Dogs’ favorite bonding activities include playing fetch, tug, or Frisbee.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Long before Jane became president of the women’s auxiliary , the Salvation Army helped her with food and clothing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Then, during World War II, at the age of 8, Anderson learned to knit from her mother and grandmother, who belonged to a knitting auxiliary, creating sweaters, vests, bed socks and more.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The remaining crew in the wooden lifeboat approximately 30 miles from shore continued to float in the storm for around 10 hours.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Associated Press, the ship is first seen in the waters being circled by a lifeboat with emergency responders aboard.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers The operator likely couldn’t hear from inside the pilot house atop the towboat, the captain said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Wake Pro 230 was designed around being a towboat, for water-skiing, wakeboarding, or wake-surfing.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Lighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighter. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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