firing (up)

verb

Definition of firing (up)next
present participle of fire (up)
as in provoking
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 Synonyms for firing (up)
  1. provoking
  2. encouraging
  3. stimulating
  4. stirring
Verb
  • In the chapel is a thought-provoking installation by Spanish artist Carlos Aires that explores the complex relationship between spirituality and war.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise is a slim but thought-provoking text about loneliness, trauma, and how vulnerable members of society can be betrayed by those who were meant to protect them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One side of the cloth is made with textured microfiber, which massages the skin while stimulating blood flow.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • Sauté onions, garlic, and more fresh sage, add a bit of flour to create the base of the roux, then whisk in chicken broth and cream before stirring in the spinach ravioli and topping with the grated cheese.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix has a stirring new conspiracy thriller on its hands.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirring
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