lights (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of light (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lights (on or upon)
Verb
  • That’s regardless of the circumstances the club finds itself in.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • For more nostalgic decor finds from Pottery Barn, Target, and more, keep scrolling.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lo makes her way to the compound where the gala is being held and encounters Sigrid (Amanda Collin), Richard and Anne's head of security.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • While Jeffrey is cleaning himself in the sink in the wee hours, the store’s manager (Dinklage) shows up and encounters the naked trespasser.
    Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Lights (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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