There are torches that do not need batteries. Some are charged by shaking them, some by cranking a handle and others by repeatedly pressing a lever.
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Torches
Synonyms for "torches" (14 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: blast, burn, emblem, flaming stick, handheld light.
- Sentence evidence is available for torches, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "torches".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "torches"
Keep "torches" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "torches" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "torches", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "torches" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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13 entriesCollocations
10 entriesburning torchesceremonial torchesgas torcheshandheld torcheslit torchestorch processiontorched remainstorching incidenttorching of evidencetorching spree
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Each had a separate employ — in sharpening the pruning hooks, in suspending the mill-stone for pounding the grapes, after they had been trodden underfoot, or in preparing dry osiers, stripped of their bark, which were to serve as torches, so that the must might be drawn off during the night.
Source: tatoeba (6212598)
With rows of flaring torches to light it up, and the colour and rude hilarity of an old-time banquet, the dining room might have softened; but now, when two black-clothed gentlemen sat in the little circle of light thrown by a shaded lamp, one’s voice became hushed and one’s spirit subdued.
Source: tatoeba (6606741)
The noise of festival / rings through the spacious courts, and rolls along the hall. / There, blazing from the gilded roof, are seen / bright lamps, and torches turn the night to day.
Source: tatoeba (6800231)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "torches"?
Closest matches include blast, burn, emblem, flaming stick, handheld light.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "torches"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.