relights

verb

present tense third-person singular of relight
as in rekindles

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  1. stokes
  2. sears
  3. brightens
  4. lightens
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  • Whether that message drives home a lack of affordability as gas, food and home prices surge or stokes fears about the rise of communism in the American heartland, Democrats and Republicans are spending a lot of time thinking about what to say.
    — Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And what really stokes the opposition comes from people's wallets.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stokes
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  • At Jimmy’s, the new supperclub in Lodi, chef Adam Darville sears a piece of Ora King salmon on the flat top, leaving the center rare.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of sears
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  • Today’s recipe Creamy, sweet dates soothe out the lemon in these bars, while the tart lemon brightens up the dates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome on porches and brightens containers throughout the landscape all year long.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightens
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  • With that in mind, Haug suggests requesting balayage, a freehand hair-coloring technique that lightens strands without using foils, and looks a little more natural compared to traditional highlights.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and whisk vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, until the mixture thickens and lightens in color.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightens
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