as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignite
The blast also ignited a fire, destroying the residence and a neighboring unit, police in Sweetwater, Wyoming said.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The fire ignited on North Solar Drive just west of the park near the West Trail area, and ultimately burned about 48 acres, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Lars told a story of making a prom dress for a classmate in high school that ignited his passion for design.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Heat resistance: Wax paper cannot handle heat and may ignite at high temperatures, while parchment paper can withstand oven temperatures up to 450°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The fire ignited on North Solar Drive just west of the park near the West Trail area, and ultimately burned about 48 acres, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Lars told a story of making a prom dress for a classmate in high school that ignited his passion for design.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Heat resistance: Wax paper cannot handle heat and may ignite at high temperatures, while parchment paper can withstand oven temperatures up to 450°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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The incident also scorched a neighboring structure.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies, the blast triggered a blaze that scorched the refinery’s primary oil procession unit.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Make a massive ‘SOS’ or light a fire to create smoke.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
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The way the room is lit, the pacing of the evening, the way a dish is introduced, the way our team gets to know our guests - these small things create the overall experience.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach, is inflamed.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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And the Trump administration enacted a round of new import tariffs on Tuesday, inflaming a trade war with its top trading partners, including Canada and Mexico.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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