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1
as in angering
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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as in burning
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflaming
Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The bacterium can also infiltrate the bloodstream, inflaming blood vessels, which may leave lasting damage even in people who recover from the initial infection.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2026
Further inflaming tensions, Hungary on Thursday temporarily detained seven Ukrainian state bank employees and seized two Ukrainian armored cars carrying tens of millions of euros in cash and gold across Hungary on suspicion of money laundering.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Trump then ordered the assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in January 2020, further inflaming tensions between the two nations.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The situation is also further inflaming the fractured relationship between CBS and Colbert.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Last week, another ICE officer in Minneapolis shot and injured a Venezuelan migrant after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further inflaming tensions.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
On top of that, Sybil receives a terminal breast cancer diagnosis, further inflaming tensions throughout the house over the holidays.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Visiting the shrine as prime minister would risk inflaming anger in the region.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Trump’s decision to send ICE agents to the airports risks inflaming the situation, lawmakers have said.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The bacterium can also infiltrate the bloodstream, inflaming blood vessels, which may leave lasting damage even in people who recover from the initial infection.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2026
Further inflaming tensions, Hungary on Thursday temporarily detained seven Ukrainian state bank employees and seized two Ukrainian armored cars carrying tens of millions of euros in cash and gold across Hungary on suspicion of money laundering.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Trump then ordered the assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in January 2020, further inflaming tensions between the two nations.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The situation is also further inflaming the fractured relationship between CBS and Colbert.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Last week, another ICE officer in Minneapolis shot and injured a Venezuelan migrant after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further inflaming tensions.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
On top of that, Sybil receives a terminal breast cancer diagnosis, further inflaming tensions throughout the house over the holidays.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Visiting the shrine as prime minister would risk inflaming anger in the region.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflaming
Adjective
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The 45th president’s victory in the crowded 2016 primary effectively toppled the existing Republican Establishment, injecting the party with a combination of populism and distrust that was especially hostile to the way things were done before.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Customers will keep fighting back with dirty returns, unused reservations and hostile reviews.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The administration also decided to allow the up to 80,000 metric tons of low-tariff, lower-quality beef from Argentina to be imported to help keep grocery prices down, angering cattle ranchers who argue the decision will hurt domestic production and sales.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 97 percent of female respondents reported burning sensations during urination, while 45 percent described amber to brown urine—a sign of dehydration and possible kidney strain.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the poor quarters of New Delhi, households struggling to pay for gas fired up chulhas, old-school wood-burning stoves, and hoped their tinder supplies held.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Granular, often infuriating descriptions like that one are ultimately what make Hail Mary sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead of infuriating customers at drive-thrus, the company is looking to exasperate its existing employees with the tech instead.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, Argentina’s national soccer team won the Copa América, ending a 28-year drought and igniting national celebration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the heart of the story is Pelé’s move to the New York Cosmos, a moment credited with igniting a soccer boom across the country.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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For Marshall, the episode has been harrowing and maddening.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last season’s collapse was as maddening as the 15-inning game was heartbreaking.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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But every single thing that is enraging us about what’s going on at the federal level is also happening right here in Tarrant County.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Talking about a movie, good or bad, is free marketing, and Fennell seems to understand better than most that enraging potential ticket-holders is a promotional strategy.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, it must be shielded from scorching sun.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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That series sent her through icy Arctic conditions, dense jungles, and scorching deserts — all within one calendar year, across multiple continents.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Inflaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflaming. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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