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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fire
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Plugging them in without a converter can damage the item or pose a fire hazard.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Monarez is set to testify in Cassidy’s Health Committee alongside Deborah Houry, the CDC’s former chief medical officer who resigned in protest after Monarez was fired.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
One person has died after a fire broke out in a Cutler Bay home early Friday morning, officials say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Plugging them in without a converter can damage the item or pose a fire hazard.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Monarez is set to testify in Cassidy’s Health Committee alongside Deborah Houry, the CDC’s former chief medical officer who resigned in protest after Monarez was fired.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The rain, along with a phalanx of firefighters, wasn’t enough to stop the inferno that resulted.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To the north, firefighters have had more luck against the Zogg Fire, a similarly fast-moving inferno that has killed four people.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That tends to increase the intensity and frequency of geomagnetic storms.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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According to Roach, the entire ordeal took about 10 hours.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, the family’s ordeal captivated the region’s attention and drew dozens of national reporters to the area.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk, one of the most prominent organizers on the right, particularly in collegiate life via his Turning Point USA organization, was addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Russian drones entered Polish airspace early on Wednesday, leading NATO aircraft to shoot them down.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, rather than being powered by nuclear fusion, like stars are, the engines of these objects are supermassive black holes greedily feeding on surrounding matter and blasting out energy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Parker and Stone — who have never been shy in targeting anyone or anything — also blasted Paramount Global over the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, playful responsiveness stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system linked to relaxation and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Morgan's hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was replaced by Jake Browning, who threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions and rushed for another score.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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So Georgia Republicans threw me out of their party.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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