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as in to get (away)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light out
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In Sunday’s season finale, Tim sets out to poison his family with a fatal batch of piña coladas only to change his mind a sip or two in.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025 -
As part of a health movement, the capital city of Montevideo banned dining establishments from setting out the high-sodium condiments.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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If on or near Philpott Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The report states that the vehicle came to a stop and the teen -- wearing a tactical helmet and vest -- got out of the front passenger door and initially crouched on the ground.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Simeone set off sprinting down the line in celebration, but quickly got his emotions back under control, knowing there was a long way still to go in the tie.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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But a closer look revealed the Raiders have a clear out after 2026.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is why Liverpool will continue to build on their success, even after Salah leaves, while United will have to clear out their whole team again after this season.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was called to the residence and put out the fire at the Susquehanna Riverfront mansion.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was called to the residence and put out the blaze at the Susquehanna Riverfront mansion.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sachs’ immediate answer was the Boarding Crisis, which took off during COVID and never went away.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rather than focusing solely on product innovation and fund raising, business schools should teach unicorn skills and strategies that help entrepreneurs take off without VC.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Or, as the case may be, inspire you to simply make off with theirs featured in our 23-page story by Greg and staff photographer Mike Stocker.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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But student-athletes making money through NIL has been a decades-long conversation, especially considering the profits institutions make off certain programs that have national appeal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Patrick escaped slavery but returned to Ireland later.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Lubin had to heave up a potential game-tying three-pointer, which bounced off the rim, and Duke had escaped.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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