as in candle
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as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumining
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in descending
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 lighting
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Taylor Compact Mirror from Fancii & Co features a daylight mimicking ring light that offers the perfect lighting for on-the-go touch-ups.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Some even tried lighting a fire on top of it.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Taylor Compact Mirror from Fancii & Co features a daylight mimicking ring light that offers the perfect lighting for on-the-go touch-ups.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
String lights and lanterns aren't your only options for curating mood lighting in your backyard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Some even tried lighting a fire on top of it.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Any of them — mylar, latex, ‘biodegradable,’ sky lanterns.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Your left controls are for the headlight – which is massive, but not particularly bright at 250 lumens, a horn, and your PAS.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, said that law enforcement pulled him over for speeding, having a broken headlight and expired registration.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond flashlight use, there is a UV light mode for basic detection of fluorescent substances invisible to the naked eye.—
Shirl Leigh
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ripping out a beautiful original Sputnik chandelier to replace it with something generic would actually hurt the listing.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Look out for original features like Nimb Bar’s glam chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition, many streetlight systems across the city of San Diego are built on series circuits that make all the lights go dark if just one in the series has a problem.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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For years, the sight of a dark streetlight was all too common in the city.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Alcatraz began as a military fortress and lighthouse, then became a military prison, converted to civilian use in 1933.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Here on the shore, overlooking the lighthouse and the harbor’s bobbing boats, partners Claire Hanrahan and Andrew Ainslie’s restaurant is the epitome of laidback chic with its country-kitchen interiors and butter yellow frontage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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