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1
as in flaming
being on fire
the inflamed hillsides in one of the largest wildfires in the state's history
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2
as in angry
feeling or showing anger
he gets red-faced when he's inflamed enough
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also enflamed
1
as in angered
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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as in burnt
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflamed
New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
But Simms’ feisty grandma appeared to thrive on all the attention, expressing discomfort more with the huge black and blue bruise on the left side of her face and with the maze of inflamed insect bites on her arms, than with probing questions from reporters.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2025
The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Researchers have noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
These components help promote digestion and may also help prevent constipation,6 which leads to abdominal discomfort and raises the risk of many health complications—such as diverticulitis (inflamed pouches in the intestine) and colon cancer.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s more, inflamed tensions between the American and Korean governments also raise questions about Hyundai’s investment in a major auto plant in Montgomery, Alabama and its $5 billion proposal to build a steel plant in Louisiana.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
The former vice president ran a short presidential campaign last year after Biden withdrew from the 2024 race following a dismal debate that inflamed questions about his age and mental fitness.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
The new leadership moved swiftly to eliminate diversity and inclusion (DEI) programming and gender studies, launch an athletics program and aggressively recruit student athletes — changes that triggered an exodus of faculty, inflamed alumni and reshaped the college’s academic culture.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This loop then results in a more inflamed and damaged gut lining.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
But Simms’ feisty grandma appeared to thrive on all the attention, expressing discomfort more with the huge black and blue bruise on the left side of her face and with the maze of inflamed insect bites on her arms, than with probing questions from reporters.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the immune system fights the infection, the tissues in the urinary tract become inflamed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2025
The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Researchers have noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
These components help promote digestion and may also help prevent constipation,6 which leads to abdominal discomfort and raises the risk of many health complications—such as diverticulitis (inflamed pouches in the intestine) and colon cancer.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s more, inflamed tensions between the American and Korean governments also raise questions about Hyundai’s investment in a major auto plant in Montgomery, Alabama and its $5 billion proposal to build a steel plant in Louisiana.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
The former vice president ran a short presidential campaign last year after Biden withdrew from the 2024 race following a dismal debate that inflamed questions about his age and mental fitness.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
The new leadership moved swiftly to eliminate diversity and inclusion (DEI) programming and gender studies, launch an athletics program and aggressively recruit student athletes — changes that triggered an exodus of faculty, inflamed alumni and reshaped the college’s academic culture.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflamed
Adjective
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Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Firemen spoke of seeing tenants sitting outside flaming buildings with their belongings neatly arranged beside them.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, long wait times, high prices and confusing models have left people angry with the car sales industry.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most passionate television fans are those who watch Big Brother, and the latest game twist has angered them, creating a backlash on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the photo, the reflection of the setting sun over the ocean creates a dramatic, blazing orange cross.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The book was a blazing, harrowing, comic coming-of-age story tracing McCurdy’s relationship with her abusive mother as a child actor.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Neil’s with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sixx’s with the Los Angeles Times — also have their subjects addressing the band’s split with former guitarist Mick Mars in 2022 and the sore feelings and lawsuits that have come out of that.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Angels were also without shortstop Zach Neto because of a sore left wrist and outfielder Jo Adell because of vertigo.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scale of the destruction shocked and infuriated Cutright, according to a different source familiar with the incident who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk inspired and infuriated millions of Americans with his hard-line conservative views and often incendiary language.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The decision, announced days after Kimmel's monologue, which referenced the MAGA movement and the suspect, Tyler Robinson, has ignited a firestorm over free speech, political pressure, and media accountability.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The season's antics have ignited a feud with the president and his administration against the show and its creators.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Inflamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflamed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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