as in candle
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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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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
John Ficarra, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Travis Longcore, an adjunct professor at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability who studies the effects of artificial night lighting on human health, said that should not be hard to achieve with LED.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
When lighting an outdoor space, restraint is essential, Boutlier says.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Talented and clearly a bit of a ham, Mary seems to never have missed a chance to sing at a church breakfast, Kiwanis luncheon, Christmas-tree lighting, radio broadcast or American Red Cross Christmas show.
—John Ficarra, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Travis Longcore, an adjunct professor at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability who studies the effects of artificial night lighting on human health, said that should not be hard to achieve with LED.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Verb
Layer in lighting once the sun goes down Plants do half the work of a patio retreat.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
When lighting an outdoor space, restraint is essential, Boutlier says.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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The wellness travel market is booming, and travelers are no longer satisfied with a robe, a candle and a cucumber-water dispenser.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Each candle has a 12-ounce capacity that provides up to 70 hours of burn time, and with a variety of pretty patterns on the jars, they’re bound to enhance your decor, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Living spaces are regularly stocked with detox snacks, and surprise gifts—such as paper lanterns to float across the pool—wait for guests each night on the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Among them was a woman selling homemade food out of the back of her car, and a man who was riding home on his bicycle from the store without a functioning headlight.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Another person said the headlight of their car was hit.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Too often, the city still operates one complaint at a time — one pothole, one streetlight, one service request, one permit moving slowly from desk to desk.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In addition, many streetlight systems across the city of San Diego are built on series circuits that make all the lights go dark if just one in the series has a problem.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Tuohey's mission has always been to be a lighthouse for those navigating confusion and pain, and this book is the fullest expression of that purpose yet.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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