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as in shooting
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
police officers firing rubber bullets
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as in discharging
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force
soldiers fired at the enemy in panic-stricken disorder
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3
as in stimulating
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 sacking
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in throwing
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 burning
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of firing
Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Intel’s search for new directors predated Gelsinger’s firing, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
James Bickerton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
After firing several shots at Thompson, the suspect fled on a bike.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The response by the reporters — not really, there’s been firings.
—Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
Intel’s search for new directors predated Gelsinger’s firing, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
The victim then stumbles while the shooter appears to briefly struggle with their gun, before firing a second shot after which Thompson collapsed on the sidewalk.
—James Bickerton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
After firing several shots at Thompson, the suspect fled on a bike.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firing
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Below, the actress talks to THR about shooting Senna and connecting with her heritage.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, Perez might have gotten a little overconfident with his clinch work, leaving his head and neck available while shooting a double leg takedown in the third run.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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For instance, astronomers have proposed strategies that would be deployed in space and partially block the Earth from the sun, such as launching a giant, tethered shield shade between them, or periodically blasting moon dust into space.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
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In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Studies in mice and rats with partial spinal cord injuries showed that stimulating these neurons improved the animals’ ability to walk, paving the way for the current trials in humans.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Google is also launching Project Mariner, an experimental new Chrome extension that can quite literally use your web browser for you.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Barbaro’s performance is stirring, her falsetto fine and opalescent.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photos taken in the lobby of the Manhattan hostel showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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