fired back; firing back; fires back
: to answer someone quickly and usually angrily
After his statement, his opponents fired back.
—often used with atShe fired back at her critics.
: to utter as a quick and angry response
He fired back a comparable insult …—
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Drew T. Brown IIIExamples of fireback in a Sentence
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
There’s also a cast iron fireback in the fireplace in the living room.
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Joanne Kempinger Demski,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
26 May 2022
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The officer fell to the ground but fired back before he was rushed to a hospital and treated for his wounds.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Goyle fired back that Warshaw was aware of all of Goyle’s positions and supported his campaign, a claim Warshaw contests.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
And when are citizens justified in firing back?
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
After months of warning of supply shortages, the International Energy Agency said this week that 2027 may bring a supply glut as the sector fires back into action.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Continue reading … COURT OF OPINION — Knicks owner fires back at Mayor Mamdani on stage after fan credentials questioned.
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Russia fired back at Ukraine with seven missiles and 239 drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Noun
The head was followed by bright yellowish-orange tail feathers, easily identifiable as the fireback.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
There’s also a cast iron fireback in the fireplace in the living room.
—
Joanne Kempinger Demski,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
26 May 2022
Verb
Wardrip alleged McFarland fired back at Smart after he was wounded.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The officer fell to the ground but fired back before he was rushed to a hospital and treated for his wounds.
—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Goyle fired back that Warshaw was aware of all of Goyle’s positions and supported his campaign, a claim Warshaw contests.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
And when are citizens justified in firing back?
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
After months of warning of supply shortages, the International Energy Agency said this week that 2027 may bring a supply glut as the sector fires back into action.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Continue reading … COURT OF OPINION — Knicks owner fires back at Mayor Mamdani on stage after fan credentials questioned.
—
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Russia fired back at Ukraine with seven missiles and 239 drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Fireback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireback. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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