How to Use unlit in a Sentence

unlit

adjective
Definition of unlitnext
Synonyms for unlitnext
  • When the chimney coals are ashed over, pour them on top of the unlit coals in the fire ring.
    — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 30 June 2017
  • Place thighs, skin-side up, on oiled grates over the unlit side of grill.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Start with the first unlit bulb and work your way down, wiggling them to check for looseness.
    — David Kender, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2019
  • Then, place the food over an unlit portion of the gas grill or away from the glowing charcoal.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Propane spewed out of the kitchen stove, and the unlit burners were on high, officials said.
    — Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The most common source of the methane leaks were unlit flares, Sherwin said.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
  • For this reason, unlit trees may last longer than pre-lit trees.
    — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The Voice coach was all smiles and took hold of the cake, showing it off and pretending to blow out the candles, which were unlit.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2022
  • Something dragging it and him away and up unlit stairs.
    — Nisi Shawl, Slate Magazine, 22 Feb. 2017
  • Christopher Lashaun Twyman, known as Chris T, ran down an unlit grassy lane.
    — Challen Stephens | Cstephens@al.com, al, 29 Oct. 2020
  • The smiling Shelton took hold of the cake and pretended to blow out the cake's unlit candles.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Some sections of the state highway are uneven and unlit.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The smell of rock-concert-scented smoke came from underneath the door of one unlit room....
    — Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 8 June 2021
  • Sniffing through all of the scents, the unlit soapy aroma of the Bubble Bath scented candle stopped me in my tracks.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The Colonel was chewing on an unlit cigar and laying out the assignment.
    — Steven Gaydos, Variety, 24 June 2022
  • This unlit artificial tree from Best Choice might be the best choice for you.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2023
  • In Immelt’s vision, this was a chance to corner the market on lighting the unlit corners of the Earth.
    — Thomas Gryta and Ted Mann, WSJ, 14 Dec. 2018
  • Gaze along the terminator — the line that divides the lit from unlit portions — for your best views.
    — Arnold Pearlstein, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Aug. 2019
  • Made in France, this candle looks just as elegant unlit on a shelf or special spot in the house.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Another option is to use an unlit propane torch to prospect for leaks.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2011
  • Forcing the spike of an unlit firework into the cold, dry ground. Admiring the frost on the holly berries, en route to school.
    — Anna North, Smithsonian, 14 June 2017
  • Forcing the spike of an unlit firework into the cold, dry ground. Admiring the frost on the holly berries, en route to school.
    — Anna North, Smithsonian, 14 June 2017
  • Right after the storm, in her unlit office, Ms. De Feria wrote out a plea for help in longhand.
    — Joseph B. Treaster, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2018
  • That honor belonged to rock-hard short-rib tacos served on an unlit tabletop grill for show.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2021
  • This slim, unlit tree is super low maintenance and comes in both 6- and 7-foot options.
    — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The victim, Mike J. Wirth, was found unconscious in an unlit room of the basement that was flooded with about 6 feet of water.
    — Ruth Brown, idahostatesman, 11 May 2017
  • The game clock on the main scoreboard at center court eventually came back to life but the clocks above the baskets remained unlit.
    — Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Select from a variety of trees that range in height from 6 feet to 15 feet with pre-lit or unlit units along with color schemes of flocked trees or green trees.
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Inside, the vibe is airy and calm: all open windows and cross-breezes, creamy-white unlit candles, soft creamy-white furnishings.
    — Evgenia Peretz, vanityfair.com, 26 July 2017
  • Fineman pulled out an unlit cigarette from beneath the desk.
    — Anne McCarthy, Variety, 5 May 2024

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