relights

present tense third-person singular of relight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relights
Verb
  • The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown at a delicate moment for the nation's economy, as a hiring slowdown stokes recession fears and inflation proves difficult to fully contain.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The 45-second bass guitar solo on the outro stokes the flames of the Afropop track’s fiery nature.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ample natural light from the floor-to-ceiling window on the far wall brightens the entire space.
    Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gently rub until the spot lightens.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • By the weekend, the Gemini moon lightens the mood, bringing opportunities for travel, study, or simply laughter with friends.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Relights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relights. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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