relighting

Definition of relightingnext
present participle of relight

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Verb
  • Kuwait, like many Gulf nations, rely on desalination for their water supply and attacks on such plants are stoking fears across the region.
    Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The protests could matter on Election Day History says mass protests can matter in midterm elections, unleashing political energy and stoking voter intensity.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • First, find Copernicus shining brightly 10 degrees above the lunar equator, brightening the dark basaltic plains on the western lunar surface, and Tycho, which dominates the southern hemisphere of Earth's natural satellite around the full moon phase.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Having a couple of spatulas on hand — one silicone, one metal — covers the full range of cooking tasks, from delicate eggs in a nonstick pan to searing burgers on cast iron.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Quantified with power meters and stopwatches, every lung-searing effort was an imposition of my will on not just my body, but the world.
    James Hibbard, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
    Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Relighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relighting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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