as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony provoked protests over the Israel-Hamas war.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025 -
The comments provoked a public spat on X between the tech billionaire and several current and retired astronauts.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump argued the tariffs would encourage foreign car producers to move production into the United States and boost jobs in the long run.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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Enhance Elasticity Enhances elasticity by deeply nourishing the skin and stimulating collagen production, which helps improve firmness and resilience.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The exercise plate is designed to stimulate muscle contractions and boost your circulation, while also enhancing your mobility and balance.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Fire (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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