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to set (something) on fire
worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve
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Recent Examples of kindling
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
This should make light work of precisely slicing through leather and fabrics, opening packages, and preparing kindling and food.
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New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Dodgers entered Saturday with the best record in MLB and leading the National League in several offensive categories, and the Texas Rangers continued to add kindling to the fire.
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Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
This should make light work of precisely slicing through leather and fabrics, opening packages, and preparing kindling and food.
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New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Lakers picked up steam down the stretch in the regular season, winning 16 of 18 heading into April and kindling hope of being a dark-horse candidate to give trouble to the Thunder or Spurs in the playoffs.
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ABC News,
12 May 2026
Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindling
Noun
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Salmon with ponzu sauce, mango, fava beans, avocado, sesame seeds, chilli mayo, spring onion and white rice is the fuel for the afternoon.
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Videos of Ukrainian strikes against military, electrical and fuel installations both near Moscow and in remote Russian regions are constantly circulated.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told CNBC on June 12, when the company went public, that SpaceX planned to build pipelines and process its own propellant, and was looking into drilling its own natural gas.
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The blaze remained confined to the wrecking yard property, despite briefly jumping a fence and igniting vegetation to the west.
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At the party, Decastro spent over an hour shooting off fireworks in the street, eventually igniting the $400 firework.
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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When the deal was made last season, Zellers was lighting it up with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL.
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Then as skies darkened, fireworks began lighting the skies everywhere.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Rhode Islanders celebrated America's 250th anniversary at the Bristol Fourth of July parade despite scorching temperatures.
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On the corner of West 31st Street and Seventh Avenue, right outside Madison Square Garden, the heat was scorching as the temperature inched to 100 degrees.
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“Kindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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