as in burns
to set (something) on fire
tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace
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Recent Examples of ignites
Swift’s drink is served wrapped in steel wool, which the server ignites at the table, causing sparks to fly.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Directed by veteran action filmmaker Art Camacho, the film follows Tony (Foster), a former Marine trying to rebuild his life as a mechanic—until his brother (Collins) crosses the wrong people and ignites a violent chain of events.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Every trip to the electric chair is horrifying; a sequence where an intentionally botched execution ignites a still-living prisoner's screaming head in ghoulish blue flames is up there with any supernatural fright King's ever conceived.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Their foliage is unique among trees, with a distinct fan shape and a brilliant gold fall color that ignites the landscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Why not ignites a firestorm in America?
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
And yet, his return to Denver still ignites wonder.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
That combination builds psychological safety, ignites creative, grows loyalty, and creates teams that follow you because they’re inspired, not obligated.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Directed by veteran action filmmaker Art Camacho, the film follows Tony (Foster), a former Marine trying to rebuild his life as a mechanic—until his brother (Collins) crosses the wrong people and ignites a violent chain of events.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Every trip to the electric chair is horrifying; a sequence where an intentionally botched execution ignites a still-living prisoner's screaming head in ghoulish blue flames is up there with any supernatural fright King's ever conceived.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Their foliage is unique among trees, with a distinct fan shape and a brilliant gold fall color that ignites the landscape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Why not ignites a firestorm in America?
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
And yet, his return to Denver still ignites wonder.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
That combination builds psychological safety, ignites creative, grows loyalty, and creates teams that follow you because they’re inspired, not obligated.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ignites
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Theirs was a life together cut off in its infancy, but still the flame burns bright.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The spark becomes a blaze, and trust between citizens and the military burns with it.—
Eric Chastain,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The shingles vaccine is up to 97% effective in preventing the condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which inflames nerves and causes painful rashes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This 24-Day Craft Christmas Advent Calendar kindles the creative spirit during the festive season.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2024
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“Ignites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ignites. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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