lighters

Definition of lightersnext
plural of lighter

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Cable-cutters can also stream the event live online through a variety of Live TV streamers with access to CBS, such as DirecTV, Sling TV and Hulu+ Live TV.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The mission covered about 1,000 square miles using multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats over a 24-hour period.
    Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As part of its support service to the Royal Navy, Serco intends to purchase 24 vessels, including a mix of ASD tugs, reverse-stern-drive tugs, pilot boats, barges, and crane barges, for which the contract was awarded to Dutch defence manufacturer Damen.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
  • These motorcycles were so well-built that they were even employed in both World Wars, mainly as dispatch bikes and sidecar tugs for the British armed forces.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Pre-order options like like their bine-in wings, boneless chix tenders, jalapeno poppers, and plenty more to choose from.
    Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Similar situations in the past indicate that the Cowboys would be inclined to place a second-round tender on him.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Lighters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighters. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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