as in burning
being on fire
the ignited fireworks went off all at once
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to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignited
William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
From the fiery launch pads to the silent, dusty plains of the lunar surface, Apollo missions redefined what was possible and ignited imaginations across the globe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Her relationships with Paralympic athletes have ignited an interest in prosthetics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
White phosphorus also ignited large-scale fires that ravaged oak and pine forests and devastated wildlife.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Every other general manager, team czar, head coach relationship had been forced from that point on, and Ross finally smartened up and ignited a rebuild that began with a head coach and general manager beginning the process together, in unison.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Kristi Noem, whose defense of Ross’ actions ignited furor among Minnesota residents who have taken to the streets in protest.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
The latter ignited a 2022 uprising when Mahsa Amini, 22, was dragged off the street by Iran’s morality police, a unit within the national police tasked with implementing Islamic codes, for not wearing her headscarf correctly.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Feagins' firing ignited a firestorm of controversy in Memphis and Shelby County, with community members calling for punishment for the board members who fired her and a state takeover of the district.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 Jan. 2026
The momager also almost single-handedly ignited a worldwide facelift frenzy that has helped normalize the chatter around cosmetic surgery.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Nearing the ground, the BE-3 engine re-ignited, landing legs deployed and the rocket settled to an on-target touchdown on a concrete pad near the launch gantry.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
From the fiery launch pads to the silent, dusty plains of the lunar surface, Apollo missions redefined what was possible and ignited imaginations across the globe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
Hernandez made her only basket of the first half on a pull-up 3-pointer that ignited a 9-0 run and gave the Anteaters their biggest lead of the game at 16-8.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Her relationships with Paralympic athletes have ignited an interest in prosthetics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
White phosphorus also ignited large-scale fires that ravaged oak and pine forests and devastated wildlife.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Every other general manager, team czar, head coach relationship had been forced from that point on, and Ross finally smartened up and ignited a rebuild that began with a head coach and general manager beginning the process together, in unison.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Kristi Noem, whose defense of Ross’ actions ignited furor among Minnesota residents who have taken to the streets in protest.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
The latter ignited a 2022 uprising when Mahsa Amini, 22, was dragged off the street by Iran’s morality police, a unit within the national police tasked with implementing Islamic codes, for not wearing her headscarf correctly.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Feagins' firing ignited a firestorm of controversy in Memphis and Shelby County, with community members calling for punishment for the board members who fired her and a state takeover of the district.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 Jan. 2026
The momager also almost single-handedly ignited a worldwide facelift frenzy that has helped normalize the chatter around cosmetic surgery.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignited
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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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Some have had to abandon their homes, with all of their belongings still inside, only to find out later that those houses were burned to the ground.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth firefighter Caleb Halvorson, who was critically burned while responding to a house fire in Fort Worth's historic Southside last September, shared a powerful response following a Tarrant County grand jury's decision not to charge the suspect in that fire with arson.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Giants have had four since 2018, and general manager Schoen is on a blazing-hot seat.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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In nuclear thermal rockets, a small nuclear reactor heats up a propellant — often liquid hydrogen — to blazing temperatures in the thousands of degrees.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Watson had kindled a social media friendship with the NBA star and received an invite to one of his exclusive pickup runs.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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This is only slightly challenged by a flame kindled between Mindy and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) earlier on in the show.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On his forearm, Johnson sports a tattoo of the Skyway Grill’s flaming burger logo.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bowie sported a flaming red mullet, glamorous outfits and pale white makeup for the character, who became a lasting symbol of the 1970s.—
Alex Heigl,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Volkert said firefighters typically start to see an uptick in fires when winter first hits and the holiday season brings with it lighted decorations and more cooking.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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The set, designed by David Zinn and lit by Jiyoun Chang, is a kind of hyper-realism.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once the collector fills up, remove the moka pot from the heat so your perfect cup doesn’t end up tasting scorched.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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