deflagrate

verb

Definition of deflagratenext
as in to ignite

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  1. ignite
  2. fire
  3. kindle
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  • Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignite
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  • With the casting news, which Variety first reported, Gooding becomes the first star of the new era of the long-running horror films to sign on after the studio fired the rebooted franchise's lead star, Melissa Barrera, over sharing posts on social media about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • To retaliate, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on October 1, firing 181 ballistic missiles.
    Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fire
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  • That played helped jump-start the offense, and later in the same drive, the threat of Fields keeping the ball on the zone read helped Warren burst into the end zone to snap the Steelers’ touchdown-less skid and kindle the rally.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Gill says he’s come to realize how many people count on their shows to kindle their Christmas spirit.
    Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of kindle
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