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
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The funding comes through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which supports projects including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, lighting and signage upgrades, noise mitigation and other infrastructure improvements.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
As the heat dome in the East will be losing strength, Mother Nature will be lighting some fireworks of her own — in the form of thunderstorms.
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Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
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Greige also acts as a chameleon color, with undertones that appear as warm or cool based on the rest of the room's decor, lighting, and position in the home.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The funding comes through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which supports projects including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, lighting and signage upgrades, noise mitigation and other infrastructure improvements.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Verb
Ship 40 conducted its first-ever static fire last week, lighting a single Raptor for about 15 seconds.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
As the heat dome in the East will be losing strength, Mother Nature will be lighting some fireworks of her own — in the form of thunderstorms.
—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lighting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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In real life, friendships tend to end more like a candle that gradually reaches the end of its wick.
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Fans have seen glimpses of the home on social media over the years and, more recently, watched Swift use a fire extinguisher to put out a small candle blaze in the kitchen in a video posted by Swift’s recent musical collaborator Gracie Abrams.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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From the deck, Pawlak could see lightning illuminating the coastline like a fireworks show.
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The list of fireworks that aren’t allowed includes bottle rockets, Roman candles, illuminating torches, missiles with fins or rudders and single or multi-shot parachutes with night effects.
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Even a swooping hawk couldn’t resist perching on a tree overlooking the makeshift stage.
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Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble.
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Several men with guns are seen descending upon Dutton Ranch as Rip and crew, including Everett, get ready for battle.
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Around the time that the drone appeared, two aircraft began following the Fiorella, descending toward it, climbing away, and circling.
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Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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Rhode Islanders celebrated America's 250th anniversary at the Bristol Fourth of July parade despite scorching temperatures.
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On the corner of West 31st Street and Seventh Avenue, right outside Madison Square Garden, the heat was scorching as the temperature inched to 100 degrees.
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Hydrogen peroxide is great for lightening stains in general.
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Get bangs like no other and still avoid bulk with the help of lightening layers.
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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