as in fire
a destructive burning
the intense heat of the raging inferno repeatedly drove back the firefighters
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Recent Examples of inferno
Around 1,000 firefighters are battling the huge inferno—which was only 7 percent contained at the start of the week—amid gusty winds and dry conditions.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Taylor Swift poured tanks of gasoline on social media, struck a match and lit the internet in an inferno of excitement.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The suit, filed by Etta James Farming, accuses Devastating, BlackStar and the Machados of neglecting safety protocols and permitting requirements, leading to the July 1 inferno.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Palisades Fire, part of the January firestorm that rampaged through Malibu, is the costliest inferno in Los Angeles County’s history.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Taylor Swift poured tanks of gasoline on social media, struck a match and lit the internet in an inferno of excitement.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
The suit, filed by Etta James Farming, accuses Devastating, BlackStar and the Machados of neglecting safety protocols and permitting requirements, leading to the July 1 inferno.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Palisades Fire, part of the January firestorm that rampaged through Malibu, is the costliest inferno in Los Angeles County’s history.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferno
fire
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The weather service in Honolulu said Kiko will move to the northwest after midweek, and conditions should likely remain under critical fire weather thresholds.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Inferno.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferno. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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