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adjective

Definition of kindlednext
as in burning
being on fire kindled straw was responsible for the blaze that destroyed the barn

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kindled

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verb

past tense of kindle
as in burnt
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 Synonyms for kindled
  1. burning
  2. burned
  3. flaming
  4. ignited
  5. blazing
Adjective
  • Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
  • At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of burning
Verb
  • Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of burned
Adjective
  • Flo Milli is closing out 2024 with yet another flaming hot freestyle.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Then again, those others didn't have Dwayne Johnson’s macho demigod Maui playing a flaming conch shell.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of flaming
Verb
  • The controversy ignited when Al-Shaair delivered a late, hard hit on Lawrence while the quarterback slid on a second-quarter play in the Texans’ Week 13 win over the Jags.
    Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Commanders' 30-24 overtime victory over the Falcons, led by Daniels' stellar performance, secured their spot in the postseason and ignited further dialogue about their controversial branding history.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignited
Adjective
  • His effort, willingness as a blocker and blazing speed inserted him into the rotation.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bring you hiking boots and plenty of water and remember, the park is best visited in spring, fall or winter – and not in the blazing heat of summer.
    Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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