as in blaze
a fire in a wild area (such as a forest) that is not controlled and that can burn a large area very quickly
The recent wildfires were made worse by the strong winds.
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Recent Examples of wildfire
Those rising temperatures are responsible for droughts, hotter summers and more intense wildfires in Colorado.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 June 2025
Add a chance of rain, air quality warnings due to wildfires in Quebec, and the high likelihood of Safety Cars — there’ve been five here since 2014 — and fans are likely in for an unpredictable weekend.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, where the scars and scorched landscape from wildfires remain, uncertainty keeps rising.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The mayor, that person said, viewed an extended tit-for-tat as an impediment to securing federal funding for wildfire relief and other urgent needs.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 June 2025
Add a chance of rain, air quality warnings due to wildfires in Quebec, and the high likelihood of Safety Cars — there’ve been five here since 2014 — and fans are likely in for an unpredictable weekend.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, where the scars and scorched landscape from wildfires remain, uncertainty keeps rising.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The mayor, that person said, viewed an extended tit-for-tat as an impediment to securing federal funding for wildfire relief and other urgent needs.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildfire
Noun
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By Thursday evening, the blaze has been fully contained by a crew of six firefighters.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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The blaze, dubbed the Ranch Fire, was first reported about 1:35 p.m. on June 10 just south of Apple Valley, about 90 miles outside of Los Angeles, according to Apple Valley Fire Department records.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Achieving the effect required precise teamwork—all while the actor navigated the growing inferno.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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As images of the inferno and its aftermath circulated, some took to social media to bemoan the loss while others celebrated its destruction.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Summer is the season for gathering around campfires to make gooey, chocolatey s'mores.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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As school lets out and mornings are made for trail runs, the evening stretches on endlessly with time for mountain bike rides, dinner outside, and catching the sun set around a campfire.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Many have survived into the modern era, complete with maypole dancing, ceremonial bonfires and other festivities.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Wildfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildfire. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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