as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve
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Recent Examples of kindle
Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
Governments subject to the rule of law are usually incapable of kindling such outrage in the first place.
—Ivan Perkins, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2014
Sadly, the wood kindling this fire—burning slowly in the declining white working class since the 1970’s—is shame.
—Arlie Russell Hochschild, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The friendships kindled at summer camp can last a lifetime.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
Governments subject to the rule of law are usually incapable of kindling such outrage in the first place.
—Ivan Perkins, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2014
Sadly, the wood kindling this fire—burning slowly in the declining white working class since the 1970’s—is shame.
—Arlie Russell Hochschild, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The friendships kindled at summer camp can last a lifetime.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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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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Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 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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Make lighting the shamash candle easier with this clever electric lighter.Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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With the casting news, which Variety first reported, Gooding becomes the first star of the new era of the long-running horror films to sign on after the studio fired the rebooted franchise's lead star, Melissa Barrera, over sharing posts on social media about the Israel-Palestine conflict.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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To retaliate, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on October 1, firing 181 ballistic missiles.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Darnold, the starter only because 2024 first-round draft choice J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee in injury in preseason, torched Atlanta with 347 yards and five touchdown in a 42-21 victory last week.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jeudy had torched Wallace and tormented the Empower Field crowd that used to root for him.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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