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Synonyms

light on

Idioms  

  1. Also, light upon. Happen upon, come across, discover. For example, John was delighted to light on a new solution to the problem, or We were following the path when suddenly we lit upon a cave. [Second half of 1400s]

Example Sentences

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Bank earnings this week are shedding light on the state of the economy since the Iran war started at the end of February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Some residents are hopeful that a Tuesday evening town hall meeting will shed more light on the project, which they say was unexpected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"We can't function without it and it's light on our pockets, that's a big thing for us."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The findings also shed light on how certain antibodies may neutralize viruses by disrupting the structures they use to infect cells, offering useful clues for designing better vaccines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s the kind of light that can unlock a mystery, shine a light on the truth.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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