Thesaurus results for LIGHTER

lighter

noun

Definition of lighter

as in keel

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for lighter

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Noun

From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Such low inflation gave the public more confidence in the Fed, which helps keep the economy on an even keel.

— Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Definition of keel

Noun

In Trinidad and Tobago, meetings have been schedule with telecommunication regulators, the ministers in the economic cabinet to talk about upcoming public tenders and the officials in charge of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
The big twist was always going to make or break Sugar, Apple TV’s contemporary neo-noir starring Colin Farrell as a dapper, tender, classic Hollywood–loving private investigator who happens to be a blue-skinned extraterrestrial in human disguise.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of tender

Noun

Authorities say the pontoon boat collided with a barge and that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating.

— Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Eisenberger is a former deputy aide for Collins who most recently worked for American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the barge, towboat and tugboat industry.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of barge

Noun

Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Momentus’ spacecraft can also serve as space tugs to ferry smaller satellites or experiments from one orbit to another.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of tug

Noun

Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.

— Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Noun

The crew was rescued by local authorities after escaping in a lifeboat, the vessel’s Company Security Officer (CSO) told the maritime organization Sunday morning local time.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
These feature deep-V hulls designed to cut through coastal chop and remain watertight and self-righting like a lifeboat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

Definition of lifeboat

Noun

Eisenberger is a former deputy aide for Collins who most recently worked for American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the barge, towboat and tugboat industry.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
When drought tightens the channel, water managers, dredge crews, and lock operators must communicate with towboat companies and shippers nearly every moment.

— Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026

Definition of towboat

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