as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignite
Her journey, marked by a relentless and spirited drive ignited in her teens, demonstrates how roller skating gave her purpose, camaraderie, and a sense of normalcy in a world that was far from it.
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Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
For starters, the moon will renew itself in Sagittarius on Dec. 1, igniting your seventh house of agreements, commitments and one-on-one partnerships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Here is more into on the Michael Latt Legacy Fund grantees:
Harness
Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
For starters, the moon will renew itself in Sagittarius on Dec. 1, igniting your seventh house of agreements, commitments and one-on-one partnerships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignite
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.Carole Horst, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
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The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The celebration includes lighting a candle each day of Hanukkah using a menorah.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Reasons for urethral discharge in males include germs that inflame the urethra (urethritis) or a urinary tract infection (UTI), which is an infection in the urinary tract.Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Peritoneal signs are symptoms that the peritoneal lining is irritated and inflamed, such as persistent diffuse pain throughout the abdomen and rebound tenderness.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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