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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Amber Portwood shut down claims she was fired from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Two federal judges and an independent agency that assesses government personnel decisions have already ordered that fired USDA employees be reinstated.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Amber Portwood shut down claims she was fired from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The recent battery fire in Moss Landing, Calif., turned into a towering inferno, forcing local evacuations and leading to a lawsuit from residents.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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These spot fires can grow into infernos that engulf your home.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the film's key scenes, in which Doyle violently interrogates a suspect, didn't initially meet the intensity director William Friedkin envisioned.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The duration of that ordeal is utterly unpredictable.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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With rich archival footage and powerful testimonies, the film highlights not only the personal ordeal of an activist, but also the tenacious struggle of Native Americans for justice, freedom and restoration of historical truth.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the interest, Poway Stamp Club members are available to help others develop an enthusiasm for the hobby.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An impressive stint on the gauntlet drill at the Combine, however, could have given him a slight bump.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some veteran players hold faster to the hierarchy and make prospects and younger players run the gauntlet, but Mayer said that hasn’t been the case in the Red Sox clubhouse.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mount Helix is marked with a large cross that makes the roughly 1,300-foot peak even more recognizable from a distance.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The senior captain one-timed a cross crease feed from Pumphret to place Winthrop back into the driver’s seat.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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So, when Frank decided to retire in the early 1970s, Patricia Haupt had one demand — warmth.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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