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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
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 to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
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 to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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Recent Examples of fire
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
SpaceX launched its first Starship test flight in April 2023, but the vehicle encountered issues only 24 miles above the Gulf of Mexico when leaking propellant caused a fire in the Super Heavy booster, according to a story in Florida Today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Zoom in: The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of firing six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles on Russia's Bryansk region.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Elevated fire risk was also forecast Tuesday for parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
SpaceX launched its first Starship test flight in April 2023, but the vehicle encountered issues only 24 miles above the Gulf of Mexico when leaking propellant caused a fire in the Super Heavy booster, according to a story in Florida Today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Following Biden’s lead, the governments of the United Kingdom and France also authorized Ukraine to fire British and French munitions at Russia.
—David Axe, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Zoom in: The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of firing six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles on Russia's Bryansk region.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
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Then there were a bunch of vibrant green trees — spared from the inferno.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The affidavit reportedly shows that Garber was linked to the fire after investigators discovered the location where the inferno was first ignited.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Reviewer Simon Hill also notes that its software allows users to customize the buttons, sensitivity, macros, and vibration intensity.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Best homeowners insurance in Florida In addition to the growing intensity and prevalence of hurricanes and flooding, the spike is fueled by inflation, a litigation-friendly legal system, the proliferation of roofer scams and the high cost of reinsurance.Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Garcia was a star before the ordeal with Haney, and like it or not, his profile has grown since the fiasco.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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When four men come through an ordeal like ours with nothing worse than a few bruises, it can hardly be called less than a miracle.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Before long, there seemingly wasn’t an arts organization in Cincinnati that didn’t benefit from Warner's generosity and enthusiasm.Provided by Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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In love, Explorers bring an infectious aura of enthusiasm and playfulness.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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By keeping the narrative in the present tense, Eisenberg throws down a cinematic gauntlet, of bringing history to life in the present tense, photographically and dramatically.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of the first 48 hits Houston accumulated during this seven-game gauntlet, 37 were singles.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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Helping the client recognize their mental anchors, how emotions color decisions and their biases is a great place to start for building their decision-making competence.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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All of these things dictate her physicality and her emotions.Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Consider Zappos your one-stop shop for excellent deals on running shoes, cross trainers, and all kinds of boots.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Daughter Harper dressed as Madonna from the '80s, wearing black shorts, a black shirt, a chain around her waist, a cross earring and blonde hair.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Soundscapes and crystal chimes are used throughout to evoke the warmth of a celebratory toast while also mimicking the festive energy of a party.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Copy the queen of the reaction image by wearing it as a standalone top with jeans, or layer it over T-shirts and sweaters for extra warmth.Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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