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as in burning
being on fire
the fiery Yule log made a splendid backdrop for our holiday party
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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the long, dangerous trek across the fiery desert
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the fiery preacher held the members of the revival meeting spellbound
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as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the controversial editorial sparked a page's worth of fiery letters to the editor
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as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
with a fiery vapor like that, the lighting of a single match could cause an explosion
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
since the governor was known for his fiery temper, naturally his aides always shielded him from bad news
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There has been no indication as to what caused the fiery response from Busta or what started the interaction.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Allred's campaign reported raising $1 million in the hours after the candidates faced off in a fiery debate last week.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Yet many people adore fiery, overly spiced foods — the hotter the better.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
This fiery elixir adds depth, acidity, and flavor to a wide range of dishes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Allred's campaign reported raising $1 million in the hours after the candidates faced off in a fiery debate last week.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Yet many people adore fiery, overly spiced foods — the hotter the better.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
This fiery elixir adds depth, acidity, and flavor to a wide range of dishes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiery
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At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Social media star Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel Neeleman are answering fans' most burning question.Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
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The superb Olympic win over Alcaraz was an outlier, a searing moment of willpower that sucked up all his strength and joy.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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In the mid-18th century, some scientists were skeptical that there would ever be a way to represent all the varied phenomena of hot and cold—a pan’s searing surface, a steamy jungle, the chill of a glacier—with a single number.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2024
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As a kid, Knight was passionate about drawing and superheroes.Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Soon after his death, The Los Angeles Times highlighted how Dr. Zimbardo was passionate about extending the results of his research to prison and criminal justice reform.Eric Wood, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Diageo’s presence will include a spirited game day tailgate, as thousands of fans celebrate the rich traditions of HBCU football.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
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This sense of spirited serenity is amplified by Utrecht's lush green parks and commitment to keeping road traffic away from its scenic center, which has earned a reputation as one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world.Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Current use of any combustible tobacco product was reported by 6.3% of American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents, followed by 4.1% Black, 3.9% of multiracial, 2.9% of Hispanic, and 2.4% of White teens.Tina Reed, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Also known as irritable hip, the condition is due to inflammation of the hip joint lining.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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But others may become anxious, irritable or overwhelmed.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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The tepid show’s largest room, painted a flaming red orange for those who might not yet have a clue, presents eight tent-like enclosures tricked out with stage sets that describe a hospital room, an Amazon warehouse storage space, an automobile interior and more.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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A week later, the star shared photos of herself in Athens in a flaming hot bikini.Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 24 July 2023
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiery. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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