as in candle
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1
as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
as in illumining
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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2
as in descending
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 lighting
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
This simulated the extreme lighting conditions future astronauts and robots will face at the Moon’s south pole.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
In a criminal complaint, authorities allege Rinderknecht caused the initial fire by lighting a combustible material, such as vegetation or paper, with an open flame, likely a lighter.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Decorative lighting, a fountain and a pool bar have become signature elements of the setup, helping turn the space into a favorite gathering spot throughout the season.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
This simulated the extreme lighting conditions future astronauts and robots will face at the Moon’s south pole.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Verb
The post-championship chaos also saw people climbing traffic lights and other structures, and lighting fireworks in crowds, the NYPD spokesperson said.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
In a criminal complaint, authorities allege Rinderknecht caused the initial fire by lighting a combustible material, such as vegetation or paper, with an open flame, likely a lighter.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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This isn't the first time that ALDI has released an icon candle of its own.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The family dramas and professional scheming can’t hold a candle to Succession.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Video shared by a witness from the scene showed emergency responders attempting to crack open the plane’s windshield as authorities and bystanders assisted several people out of the burning aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Within these nearly three dozen documents are a bunch of curious, surprising, and illuminating things about this year’s Emmy hopefuls.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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America’s illuminating interview with top Knicks players who, seem to have not stopped partying since Saturday.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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All the other Buzz toys follow suit, dropping into the playground like soldiers descending into battle, and the rest of the kids all excitedly grab one to play with.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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If only the look from the outside-in had measured up the same way instead of descending into a fiasco as thousands faced infuriating delays getting to the stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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France put emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave scorching parts of Europe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Backed by just a DJ (Dazedgxd, who opened the set) and a retina-scorching light rig up front, Jane acknowledged on Thursday that the stakes were getting much higher.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Get bangs like no other and still avoid bulk with the help of lightening layers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Not the irony of having a skin-lightening condition (or predilection) while singlehandedly Blackening up the portals of pop music by integrating a music video network that upheld America's racist standard of (in)visibility.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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