relighting

verb

present participle of relight
as in rekindling

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  1. stoking
  2. brightening
  3. searing
  4. lightening
Verb
  • Some observers blamed the exchanges for influencing voter behavior, while others accused them of stoking conspiracies.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Innovating is paying off Recent clinical trial results are stoking excitement that novel drugs in the works could tackle some of the toughest problems in medicine.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of stoking
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  • The combination of citrus fragrance and airy, fluffy bubbles lifts your spirits, and the blend of brightening ingredients, including powerhouse vitamin C, smooths and evens skin.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightening
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  • The first important step is searing the whole turkey legs for optimal browning.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of searing
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  • Prescription and over-the-counter skin products, especially retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne treatments, and lightening products.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But lightening the blame hits a road bump with the word prevention.
    — Marie Lisette Rimer, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightening
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