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
Hearing his wife recall painful memories due to the family feud kindled a recent memory for Todd, too — an angry one.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Science builds on prior insights, and a handy repository of past advances serves as kindling for future discoveries.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Like fall’s auburn leaves and bounty of crisp apples, checks, in all its iterations, kindle a cozy familiarity suggestive of the season.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Science builds on prior insights, and a handy repository of past advances serves as kindling for future discoveries.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Like fall’s auburn leaves and bounty of crisp apples, checks, in all its iterations, kindle a cozy familiarity suggestive of the season.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindle
Verb
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First, a late substitution forced Napier to burn a timeout near the red zone just before the play clock ran out.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of cooking gas, nearly two-thirds of households have resorted to burning waste to cook meals, according to the UN.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Just as the transistor ignited the digital revolution, fast, inexpensive, and scalable genome design and synthesis will ignite a biological one.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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While a note of caution echoed throughout the industry, exhibitors rose to the moment—showcasing innovative solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency, inspiring collections that ignite creativity, and breakthrough ingredients that enhance fabric performance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The scheme came to light thanks to monitoring services that track bets and look for unusual patterns.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dominik Szoboszlai, who was asked to play deeper alongside Jones, capped a sensational display by firing home their fifth goal from 20 yards out after Cody Gakpo had netted for the third successive game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 23-year-old came into the league as the consensus top pick in last year’s draft but struggled as a rookie, in a season which saw the Bears fire their head coach Matt Eberflus following a disastrous Thanksgiving Day loss.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the Dragon Bravo Fire torched the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in mid-July while the White Sage Fire spread further north, politicians immediately jumped to assign blame.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Chargers have been torched on the ground in each of the past three games, too.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Direct light can scorch the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Kindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindle. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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