1
: using a specified fuel
—usually used in combination
an oil-fired power plant
a wood-fired pizza oven
2
: having been processed by heating in a kiln
fired and handpainted stoneware
The body is more like cement than clay, but useful in achieving the surfaces I seek, and the fired clay is remarkably lightweight and strong.—
Ceramics Monthly
Ceramics Monthly3
: dismissed from a job
You're fired!
They said Metro has failed to provide the fired employees and the union with a detailed explanation of the allegations.—Fredrick Kunkle
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Police blocked off a large area in a shopping plaza parking lot outside Bar II and scoured the area for evidence, such as shell casings from fired bullets.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 16 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In their filings and in court, the fired board members have argued that USIP is not part of the federal government.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 19 May 2025
Hansi Flick has performed nothing short of a miracle this term after inheriting pretty much the same squad that finished last season trophyless under fired predecessor Xavi Hernandez.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jennifer Edwards Baker, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 16 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In their filings and in court, the fired board members have argued that USIP is not part of the federal government.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 19 May 2025
Hansi Flick has performed nothing short of a miracle this term after inheriting pretty much the same squad that finished last season trophyless under fired predecessor Xavi Hernandez.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Fired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fired. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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fired
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: using a specified fuel
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