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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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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
Khan says that the audio clip inflamed violent clashes between protestors and counter-protestors.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Either can cause diarrhea and fever when your intestines become inflamed (a condition known as gastroenteritis).
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But in this ferociously inflamed political season, discussion of the fight for the White House is unavoidable.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
In a nutshell, costochondritis is when the cartilage that connects your rib bones to your breastbone becomes inflamed, Timothy Mott, MD, a family medicine physician at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Alabama, tells SELF.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Either can cause diarrhea and fever when your intestines become inflamed (a condition known as gastroenteritis).
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But in this ferociously inflamed political season, discussion of the fight for the White House is unavoidable.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
In a nutshell, costochondritis is when the cartilage that connects your rib bones to your breastbone becomes inflamed, Timothy Mott, MD, a family medicine physician at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Alabama, tells SELF.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Why was their public support for their son and other families like theirs so infuriating to many conservative Christians? Gushee, the Christian ethicist, has a theory.John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The video has gained significant attention online, amassing over 1.2 million views and igniting spirited discussions online.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Wall Street fears Trump may even ignite the next bout of inflation due to his profligate fiscal proposals.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tree lighting, led by Santa and local dignitaries, will follow.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo hurls enraged texts and emails at my lawyer, and also at John, the location manager.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The firestorm has enraged Netanyahu’s political opponents and families of the hostages.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Evans then allegedly turned the gun on the man, firing several shots as the victim attempted to swat away his gun with the baton.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At least seven missiles were fired by the Korean People’s Army on Tuesday, flying up to 250 miles and landing in the water between North Korea and Japan.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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