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lighting out

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verb

present participle of light out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting out
Noun
  • Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The going may be tough, but fans haven’t given up on women’s basketball in Chicago.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • The Lynx have been the league's best team this season, and Napheesa Collier has been the top MVP contender in the early going.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • On Monday, June 23, the park stated on Facebook that a search and rescue team (SAR) was conducting an evacuation operation to try and recover Marins.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
  • Between 300 and 500 people per day are estimated to require evacuation assistance from Israel, with the U.S. government weighing the options of using flights or ships to extract Americans from the region.
    Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
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“Lighting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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