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Recent Examples of lighter
The other four red tags were for code enforcement violations — not involving gas leaks or carbon monoxide — involving a water heater and gas log lighters installed in three fireplaces.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
This was true of several lighters disguised as books, with flame-producing mechanisms tucked into a spine or pivoting out from a corner.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Some countries: very heavy Shave, nobody knew about the lighters.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories are featured throughout the two-level store, interspersed with such unexpected items as an electric bike, snow scooter, Baccarat crystal glasses, cigarette lighters, cocktail shakers, Super 8 film and vintage Kelly Cole T-shirts.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
This was true of several lighters disguised as books, with flame-producing mechanisms tucked into a spine or pivoting out from a corner.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Some countries: very heavy Shave, nobody knew about the lighters.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories are featured throughout the two-level store, interspersed with such unexpected items as an electric bike, snow scooter, Baccarat crystal glasses, cigarette lighters, cocktail shakers, Super 8 film and vintage Kelly Cole T-shirts.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighter
Noun
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Over the years, other forms of transport were added giving guests the option of traveling on smaller keel boats and canoes.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The keel is the main structural member of the ship's hull and laying it down is the equivalent to laying the cornerstone of a building.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The evening also included a tender video tribute to the late Warner Chappell Music Nashville president/CEO Ben Vaughn, who passed away in January.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, he’s dropped off tender dandelion greens and a messy load of huckleberries.—
Scott Clark as told to Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The barges appear to be connected in a continuous span, with the lead ship's ramp extended past the beach.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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In 2002, a freight barge struck a pier of Oklahoma’s Interstate 40 bridge after the towboat’s captain lost consciousness, collapsing a section of the bridge and killing 14.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Matthews’ fastball has averaged 97.1 mph for the Saints, compared to 94.9 mph for the Twins as a rookie last season, and the velocity on his slider and cutter are also up 2-3 mph.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lindor laid down a textbook bunt down for a single, and Soto hit a cutter to the left-center warning track with one on and none out.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, the sun’s gravity tugs harder on the moon than Earth’s does!—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Aviles was slapped with a red card after a tackle in the penalty area and a shirt tug that was deemed a denial of a scoring chance for New York.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Chrissy Davis is the co-president of the auxiliary of Infant Welfare Family Health and is on the board of directors of Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Oceanic lifted the lifeboat onto its deck and brought it to New York.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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This bought the crew time to launch the lifeboats safely rather than feeling their way in complete darkness, Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson told BBC News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2002, a freight barge struck a pier of Oklahoma’s Interstate 40 bridge after the towboat’s captain lost consciousness, collapsing a section of the bridge and killing 14.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to her Forbes profile, Ingram Marine operates 5,000 barges and approximately 150 towboats on America's inland waterways.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Lighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighter. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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