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Recent Examples of flashlight
That includes a first aid kit, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and blankets, Carias says.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
The geckos come out at night – so the team also goes trekking in the dark with flashlights to look for geckos perched on leaves and bushes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
There's also a USB-C charging port, fingerprint ID built into the power button, a flashlight, and an NFC chip for payments.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to powering up your automobile, it can also be used as portable power bank to charge up your phone, tablet, and other USB devices or as a 100-lumen LED flashlight (with seven different light modes!).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
The geckos come out at night – so the team also goes trekking in the dark with flashlights to look for geckos perched on leaves and bushes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
There's also a USB-C charging port, fingerprint ID built into the power button, a flashlight, and an NFC chip for payments.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to powering up your automobile, it can also be used as portable power bank to charge up your phone, tablet, and other USB devices or as a 100-lumen LED flashlight (with seven different light modes!).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
Noun
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For a weekend project, incorporate a fire pit, planters, or hanging baskets, or install string lights or accent lanterns to spruce up the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The carousel also included snaps of David out of costume in a room decorated with colorful hanging paper lanterns, an artist check-in sign, a gorgeous sunset and more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2025
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On March 14’s opening day, season ticket holders, their headlights cutting through the pre-dawn darkness, lined up hours before the park’s opening.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Save up to 48 percent on floodlights, lanterns, solar fairy lights, and more Now that spring is in full swing, backyard party planning can commence.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another cruise ship nearby had its floodlights on searching as well.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Theo, an egotist, has just been made master lighthouse keeper at the new Gininwabiko lighthouse.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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The public will be able to access the onsite parking lot, beach, lighthouse park, public park to the north, fire pit, dune area, grotto area, and exterior green space during business hours and seven days a week, according to city documents.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Satellite images show a significant dimming of the lights at night, as the cities turn off streetlights to make Russia's job harder, as Ukraine's power plants are destroyed in Russian attacks and as people simply leave for other parts of Ukraine, Europe — or anywhere else that's safer.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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In just the first few months of 2025, there have been more than three dozen 311 requests filed in the Arts District, mostly for graffiti, streetlights or drag racing, per an Axios review.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Great Escape festival is held on an annual basis every May in the seaside city of Brighton, and spotlights emerging and rising talent from the U.K. and Ireland as well as international newcomers.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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YouTube show Pop The Balloon will become a live dating show on Netflix, with the streamer releasing its own weekly spin on series best known for giving judging a person at face value its very own spotlight.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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