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
Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
What to look for in a quality kindling splitter
Materials
A kindling splitter needs to be extremely well-built.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Trump’s wrath at Pope Leo kindled when the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.
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Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kindle
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
What to look for in a quality kindling splitter
Materials
A kindling splitter needs to be extremely well-built.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Trump’s wrath at Pope Leo kindled when the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.
—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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Both the size of the IPO and the hype around it – and CEO Elon Musk – have ignited outsized interest from investors.
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The Atlantic Fire happening after several other wildfires ignited across south Florida earlier this month.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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Opt for sconces and hanging lights, rather than lamps or lighting pieces that take up floorspace.
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The suspect allegedly fired several shots at Majied.
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The Israeli military says 36 Israeli soldiers and four civilians were killed, as Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones into northern Israel and Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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Would Rhaenyra’s Syrax — a formidably sized dragon, albeit one raised in captivity — be able to torch them all?
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Hunting for home security that won’t torch your wallet (or your patience)?
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Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow.
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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