LIGHTING INTO Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

lighting into

phrase

present participle of light into

as in attacking

to criticize harshly and usually publicly She lit into the intern for deleting an important file.

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as in diving (into)

to start work on energetically We lit into the new project right away.

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as in raiding

to take sudden, violent action against He lit into the punching bag as though it were his worst enemy.

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Recent Examples of lighting into Despite an extensive electrification project as part of the rebuilding efforts, 40% of the market is still supplied with unsafe, bare-wire electrical connections, turning even the most basic fans and lighting into fire hazards. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Architectural Digest reports that designers are mixing vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture and lighting into contemporary spaces. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting into

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The Teddy Bear conveys compassion, kindness, and comfort, tying into themes of childhood, care, and emotional connection.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026

Definition of tying into

Phrase

According to Chase, having at least $250 in a Chase checking or savings account can improve your chances of approval.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The Phillies scored in the top of the first, but were shut down the rest of the way despite having at least one baserunner in every inning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of having at

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Questions about the government's ability to make that distinction attracted national attention in late 2024, when residents in New Jersey and other states in the Northeast reported mysterious objects flying at night.

— MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026
Capable of flying at speeds in excess of Mach 5, the hypersonic AGM-183A is designed to be launched from an aircraft before being boosted to high speed and altitude by a rocket booster.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of flying at

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Shuttle vessels transport crude through Hormuz and then load it onto tankers waiting outside the strait, which allows these ships to avoid the risk of Iranian attack while sailing into the Gulf.

— Spencer Kimball,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
If a boat sailing into the sunset doesn’t say vacation, nothing does.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailing into

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Toothbrushing does a suitable job of tearing into this matrix and clearing away residual food, forcing the bacteria to waste time and energy bouncing back each day.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Last week, investigators began dismantling portions of the property, tearing into walls and floors while removing large pieces of evidence, including laboratory equipment and containers from the basement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tearing into

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This season’s setting at the Musée Carnavalet reinforced the SMCP group brand’s alignment with French cultural heritage, but there was more substance here than atmosphere alone.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Tindall said civil rights and community activists had been in this kind of setting at least 20 times to discuss their concerns.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of setting at

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What both sides need to figure out is how to keep him healthy while hitting and pitching into October.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Nick Pivetta yielded two runs and five hits while pitching into the fifth for the Padres, and Dustin May got pulled abruptly with a 1-0 count on Bogaerts and a runner aboard in the fourth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026