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or lighted
1
as in illuminated
filled with much light
the coat room was just lit well enough for us to identify our jackets
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2
as in burning
being on fire
some lighted torches lined the path to the shrine
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Raucous singing could be heard coming from tents full of lit Oktoberfest revelers.
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or lighted
1
as in burned
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
as in illumined
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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or lighted
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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2
as in descended
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 lit
Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
So the first investment has to be in making sure downtown San José is clean, well-lit, and has a visible, community-friendly presence that makes residents and visitors comfortable.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Director-writer Kane Parsons was inspired by the creepypasta image of a dim and fluorescently lit yellow room to craft this horror.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The hope is sparking children’s love for reading through nonfiction and quick lit (also known as early chapter books).
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The wildfires of rumour, once lit, are nigh impossible to extinguish.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
And the oversized candles were actually lit with propane gas.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Keep the candle lit until the wax has melted to the jar’s edge.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Then Apple dropped the MacBook Neo, which lit a fire under laptop makers.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Verb
Flares are lit in the PSG end as the players celebrate all over the pitch.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
So the first investment has to be in making sure downtown San José is clean, well-lit, and has a visible, community-friendly presence that makes residents and visitors comfortable.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Director-writer Kane Parsons was inspired by the creepypasta image of a dim and fluorescently lit yellow room to craft this horror.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The hope is sparking children’s love for reading through nonfiction and quick lit (also known as early chapter books).
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The wildfires of rumour, once lit, are nigh impossible to extinguish.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
And the oversized candles were actually lit with propane gas.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Keep the candle lit until the wax has melted to the jar’s edge.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Then Apple dropped the MacBook Neo, which lit a fire under laptop makers.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit
Adjective
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Spending evenings alone at Wally’s getting drunk and talking to himself certainly doesn’t help Kenneth’s social standing.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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MacArthur recurs in Steve Carell HBO comedy, Rooster, as a drunk hockey coach.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The company typically sends the MMA waste off to a facility in Arizona, where it is burned to generate heat and energy, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Dallas Fire-Rescue also shared photos that showed crews hosing down the charred remains of the complex, where debris and burned wood littered the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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An 18th-century fortress perched in the Aravali Hills, surrounded by winding roads and sweeping valley views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The first season immediately put the team through their paces when a huge tornado descended upon a country music festival.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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On Sunday, hundreds of teenagers descended on a housing project on the West Side.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s also hummus, olives, and nuts on hand for lighter snacking, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Consider that internal Republican opposition doomed last year’s effort to preempt state laws, a debate that feels like light years away from the more bipartisan conversation that’s already happening.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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