as in departure
the act of leaving a place
your lighting out of church before the end of services did not go unnoticed
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as in getting (away)
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as in setting out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting out
Noun
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With fewer people using dating apps, more singles are setting out to meet other single people in real life.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding and a joint development agreement with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and the Saudi Water Transmission Company, setting out a roadmap for cooperation in the water sector.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The seniors all returned to the game in the late going, thanks to the lopsided score.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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That level of anticipation — highly unusual for a March 6 matchup featuring one team that is well outside playoff contention — seemed to throw off both teams’ shooters in the early going.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan A fleeting moment of passion in post–VE Day Ohio binds Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt, setting off a chain of secrets that spans generations.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nearly four months after the start of the latest war in Gaza, the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the west of Gaza City, forcibly displacing the Hamada family from the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood.—
Alexander Durie,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, more than 100,000 British citizens — about a third of the total in the Gulf — have registered their presence in the region with the UK government, as part of preparations in case of an evacuation order.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rubio encouraged Americans in the Middle East who want assistance getting out to contact the administration.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ramirez said the suspect then drove the ambulance to a nearby parking lot, loaded at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag into the vehicle and then drove the ambulance through the front doors of a nearby office building before getting out and pouring the contents of the jugs on the lobby floor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If a plane waits too long before taking off, ice can accumulate again, disrupting airflow and causing problems during the flight.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The occupants of a commuter plane that crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after taking off from Phoenix Deer Valley Airport could tell something was wrong with the plane's engine.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harrison Mackinlay had already spent 45 minutes clearing out in South Boston and had more work to do in order to get his car out.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Lighting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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