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1
as in to infuriate
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in to ignite
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
What has inflamed the community further is xAI’s lack of air permits.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Support for Israel’s depopulation and annexation of Gaza will only inflame public opinion in the Middle East in ways that an Iran nuclear deal will not assuage.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
AS is a condition where the joints and ligaments of the spine are inflamed and, in severe cases like Kedge’s, some of the vertebrae grow together.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 9 May 2025
Loneliness, in Arendt’s telling, inflames the connective tissues of a society.
—Kim Samuel, Scientific American, 16 May 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Support for Israel’s depopulation and annexation of Gaza will only inflame public opinion in the Middle East in ways that an Iran nuclear deal will not assuage.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
AS is a condition where the joints and ligaments of the spine are inflamed and, in severe cases like Kedge’s, some of the vertebrae grow together.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 9 May 2025
Loneliness, in Arendt’s telling, inflames the connective tissues of a society.
—Kim Samuel, Scientific American, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
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More: The infuriating ambiguity of 'fine' Broadhurst has since graduated from Oxford and is now pursuing a masters in forensic speech science at the University of York.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But the new textbooks have infuriated former government loyalists who defend their version of history.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Floyd’s death ignited widespread protests around the world, lasting for weeks in 2020.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Mercury in Gemini is igniting your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, encouraging conversations around personal matters, home improvements or your living situation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Target also said its first-quarter performance was affected by negative reactions to its pullback on diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) in January, which angered some loyal customers who have long praised the company's commitment to inclusiveness.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But the decision angered supporters of diversity and inclusion policies, who felt blindsided by Target.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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The team tailors lighting and imaging techniques to each piece, ensuring the best possible results without compromising the object’s integrity.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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His cast includes manatees who use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly-traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Summer schedules since have been filled with other shows like Big Brother, Love Island USA, and various iterations of The Bachelor franchise keeping viewers entertained and/or enraged ever since.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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Market volatility has enraged Democrats and worried many Republicans as the country experiences whiplash from tariff announcements, leaving many people worried about their finances.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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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
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Sturdy posts at the front of the shoes connect to a flip-flop style design that won’t irritate or chafe your skin, while the supportive insoles are far better-suited for days spent on your feet than flimsy, cheaper sandals.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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There are pull-ups made with Velcro that can irritate your child’s skin, especially when misaligned.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Data displayed on SpaceX's live broadcast of the launch showed all 33 of the rocket's engines fired normally during its initial ascent from Texas, a reassuring sign for the reliability of the Super Heavy booster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Forensic evidence found at the scene indicated both brothers fired a weapon.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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