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Recent Examples of streetlight
The darkening of city and park streetlights and traffic signals due to theft has been an ongoing problem, with St. Paul spending about $3 million last year in repairs and staff time.
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
There were shootings, stabbings, robberies, buildings tagged with graffiti, motorcyclists drag racing up and down Broad, streetlights that went out and stayed out, and unhoused people erected tents in the doorways of vacant buildings.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Nissan has repurposed old Leaf batteries to power streetlights in Japan and stadiums in Amsterdam.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The projects announced included converting old streetlights to LED streetlights and implementing an electric vehicle fleet and EV charging infrastructures around Pulaski County.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
There were shootings, stabbings, robberies, buildings tagged with graffiti, motorcyclists drag racing up and down Broad, streetlights that went out and stayed out, and unhoused people erected tents in the doorways of vacant buildings.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Nissan has repurposed old Leaf batteries to power streetlights in Japan and stadiums in Amsterdam.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The projects announced included converting old streetlights to LED streetlights and implementing an electric vehicle fleet and EV charging infrastructures around Pulaski County.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
Noun
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The private pilot’s license does qualify Bedford to fly several types of planes in various weather and lighting conditions, Politico noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Most of his meetings with the press involve cameras and lighting equipment.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a powerful 3200-lumen LED flashlight that doubles as a lantern and an 8-Hz strobe light to ward off potential danger in the wild and seek help.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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Droves of shoppers are fans of the luxurious, durable lantern and have purchased multiple to frame doorways, sliding doors, and garages.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Speakers in the Headlights Concept AMG GT XX features exterior speakers housed in the car's headlights, using the headlight housing as the speaker enclosure.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There's a powerful headlight and braking tail-light combo, plus funky colored strip lights that can be customized through a mobile app.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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The entire system takes around 20 minutes to install and connects seamlessly with other Ring gear like video doorbells and floodlight cams.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2025
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There were tractors with strips of floodlights mowing vast medians full of wild grass.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Officers pursued, finding a ballistic vest, handgun magazines, a flashlight, face mask and Beretta 92 9mm pistol along the way.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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The man, who did not have a flashlight or headlamp, sustained only minor injuries after the park’s search and rescue team performed a high-angle rescue.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
18 June 2025
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Inside the introductory casino Tuesday, construction officials pointed to steel piping where the ceiling will be, adorned by chandeliers.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Rainbow pillows perch on a long pink booth and two faux crystal chandeliers dangle over a black and white checkered floor, the base of a spacious dining area that compelled chef and owner Jenni Vee to upgrade to this location from her beloved original storefront nearly a year ago.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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That included bringing baby oil, lubricant, condoms, candles, liquor, and arranging room service for extra towels, sheets, and water.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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Local vendors offered everything from books to handmade candles and jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Fallen London captured the imaginations of millions with a combination of dark fantasy, gaslight horror and a grim sense of humor.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Odell was so easy to gaslight and discredit, but the facts of her body, and of the child, could not be denied.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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