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as in launched
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
police officers firing rubber bullets
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in burnt
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fired
On Christmas night, the father said someone returned to the neighborhood and fired numerous gunshots into the sky.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
That night, my colleague in Jerusalem, Gwen Ackerman, filed reports about shots fired at a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Gang Green needs to get younger after its defense clearly took a step back after Robert Saleh was fired, and Mosley will likely be one of the first dominoes to fall.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone who was wrongly dipping into the OT kitty for themselves or others has to be found and exiled from the high command, if not fired outright.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
That night, my colleague in Jerusalem, Gwen Ackerman, filed reports about shots fired at a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Gang Green needs to get younger after its defense clearly took a step back after Robert Saleh was fired, and Mosley will likely be one of the first dominoes to fall.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone who was wrongly dipping into the OT kitty for themselves or others has to be found and exiled from the high command, if not fired outright.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The two companies, along with Nvidia, have launched a startup accelerator program to foster innovation.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Techno music blasted as the singer showed off the elf's DJ booth from all angles.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Republicans in Congress blasted Biden for the move.Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gunning shot to the stars in 2024.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Queen scored 17 points and, with Orlando clinging to a one-point lead with 12 seconds remaining, hurled a pass to da Silva in the left corner.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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At another nearby grove, settlers hurled stones, injuring one of the Palestinian pickers.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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