as in darkened
being without light or without much light
she stumbled over something in the unlit hallway
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Recent Examples of unlit
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
There is evidence that women’s vulnerability increases when refugee camps don’t have women’s washrooms, when they are placed too close to men’s washrooms or are in remote, unlit locations.
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Jenna Norosky,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Border guards entered the plane at Sheremetyevo airport and escorted the twelve of us on the trip into the unlit international terminal.
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Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
There is evidence that women’s vulnerability increases when refugee camps don’t have women’s washrooms, when they are placed too close to men’s washrooms or are in remote, unlit locations.
—
Jenna Norosky,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Some gas stations had miles-long lines; fuel was rationed based on whether a car’s license-plate number was even or odd; the White House Christmas tree went unlit; daylight savings was imposed year-round.
—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Border guards entered the plane at Sheremetyevo airport and escorted the twelve of us on the trip into the unlit international terminal.
—
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlit
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
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The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
Adjective
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The details remain murky, but the investment fund would be financed privately and not by US taxpayers, according to the administration.
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For a predator that relies on sight and fast reaction distances in shallow water, murky conditions can alter the entire hunting landscape and prey may become harder to detect.
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“Unlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlit. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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