fanning

verb

Definition of fanningnext
present participle of fan
1
as in igniting

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2
as in oscillating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanning
  1. igniting
  2. inflaming
  3. swaying
  4. inciting
  5. stirring
  6. sparking
  7. provoking
  8. inducing
Verb
  • This specific timing seemed to be a clever nod to the racing numbers of Leclerc (16) and Hamilton himself (44), igniting a social media frenzy.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • News of the incident travelled around the globe, igniting outrage and sorrow.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of igniting
Verb
  • Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing not inflaming disorderly person allegations.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The delivery of the sophisticated missile defense system risks further inflaming the conflict in the Middle East despite widespread diplomatic efforts to avoid an all-out war.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of inflaming
Verb
  • More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees?
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of swaying
Verb
  • Someone else may be inciting your next big move.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Tehran’s growing sense of insecurity following Assad’s fall may drive the country’s leadership to escalate activities that destabilize the region, such as efforts to further strengthen allied militias in Iraq and Yemen or inciting sectarian tensions in Syria.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inciting
Verb
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from scorching, until the mixture reaches 230 degrees, about 30 minutes.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of stirring
Verb
  • View 12 Images View gallery - 12 images In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of sparking
Verb
  • Yet when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States intervened forcefully, pushing up to the Chinese border and provoking a ferocious Chinese counterattack.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This will deepen the divide between the global North and South on issues of race and cultural difference, straining the West’s diplomatic relations with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America while provoking broader resentment toward Western countries seen as perpetuating racial hierarchies.
    Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • Located in the middle of the desert across 22 acres of land, this vibrant wellness destination features a sacred Bath House, rest-inducing Nap Garden & Reflexology Pool, and outdoor treatment rooms to put wellness at the center of your stay.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Hamilton is accused of offering to pay recruits in exchange for committing and enrolling at FSU in 2023, inducing the recruits to act on the promise, and reneging on his promise.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inducing
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