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
The friendships kindled at summer camp can last a lifetime.
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Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
The thunderstorm created multiple lightning strikes in the area, kindling the three Mill fires and the Smith Fire at around 2:45 p.m., according to the U.S. Forest Service.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 24 July 2024
It was kindled at a time of personal crisis for Davis, in the aftermath of his embrace of Nixon at the 1972 RNC.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
This is a tomorrow that should kindle fear in us all.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024
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Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
The thunderstorm created multiple lightning strikes in the area, kindling the three Mill fires and the Smith Fire at around 2:45 p.m., according to the U.S. Forest Service.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 24 July 2024
It was kindled at a time of personal crisis for Davis, in the aftermath of his embrace of Nixon at the 1972 RNC.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
This is a tomorrow that should kindle fear in us all.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 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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The video has gained significant attention online, amassing over 1.2 million views and igniting spirited discussions online.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 1943, his father uprooted the family to move to Bremerton, Wash., and then to Seattle, where Quincy Jr. attended Garfield High School and ignited his passion for music by studying composition and learning to play the trumpet.Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tree lighting, led by Santa and local dignitaries, will follow.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Evans then allegedly turned the gun on the man, firing several shots as the victim attempted to swat away his gun with the baton.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At least seven missiles were fired by the Korean People’s Army on Tuesday, flying up to 250 miles and landing in the water between North Korea and Japan.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s because Booker torched the Clippers for 40 points to go along with eight assists and five rebounds.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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The San Diego Padres torched Buehler for six runs in the second inning of Game 3 in the National League Division Series.Newsweek, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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In New York City, brush fires scorched parts of Prospect and Inwood Hill parks over the past week.Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the music and dance numbers don’t leave much of an impression, except one in which Saldaña scorches things up in a restaurant and another when Selena Gomez, as Emilia’s wife Jessi, sings and dances in a bedroom.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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