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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fire
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Amber Portwood shut down claims she was fired from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Two federal judges and an independent agency that assesses government personnel decisions have already ordered that fired USDA employees be reinstated.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Amber Portwood shut down claims she was fired from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The recent battery fire in Moss Landing, Calif., turned into a towering inferno, forcing local evacuations and leading to a lawsuit from residents.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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These spot fires can grow into infernos that engulf your home.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The duration of that ordeal is utterly unpredictable.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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With rich archival footage and powerful testimonies, the film highlights not only the personal ordeal of an activist, but also the tenacious struggle of Native Americans for justice, freedom and restoration of historical truth.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These viral particles continue to multiply or stimulate the immune system in ways that trigger long Covid symptoms.—
Katie Camero,
NBC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Transferring everyday items from their bulky, visually stimulating packaging into pretty containers is one way to organize your home while maintaining your design style.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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New England’s quarterbacks were sacked 52 times over the course of it.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 38-year-old sacked Trevor Lawrence on his first defensive snap and tackled Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield on the following play.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 41-year-old Bachelor Nation alum revealed in a March 17 Instagram post that he was attacked by his family dog twice in a span of 12 hours several days earlier while throwing a barbecue with his friends.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s still not enough playmakers there for Young to throw to, especially not enough of them with speed.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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