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
Written by Amanda Kate Shuman and to be directed by Oliver Hermanus, Enigma Variations tells the story of Paul (Taylor-Johnson), a man remade by the lovers who ignite and undo him across ten transformative years.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Thomas says that that moon will ignite ambitions and put a spotlight on your professional life.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
One of the defining images of 2020 featured two homeowners, two firearms and a confrontation that ignited a national firestorm.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
After several seconds in free-fall, the Pegasus XL will then ignite the first of its three-stage rocket motors, delivering LINK into orbit in about 10 minutes, according to Northrop Grumman.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Thomas says that that moon will ignite ambitions and put a spotlight on your professional life.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
One of the defining images of 2020 featured two homeowners, two firearms and a confrontation that ignited a national firestorm.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
After several seconds in free-fall, the Pegasus XL will then ignite the first of its three-stage rocket motors, delivering LINK into orbit in about 10 minutes, according to Northrop Grumman.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow.
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Passionate Mars lights your 11th House of Friends and Community, forming a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
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Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit.
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The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature.
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My scalp is less dry and inflamed, and my curls are thoroughly moisturized.
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The suspect allegedly fired several shots at Majied.
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The Israeli military says 36 Israeli soldiers and four civilians were killed, as Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones into northern Israel and Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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