as in provocative
tending to excite political disorder or insurrection
the restless crowd was stirred up by the inflammatory rhetoric
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Recent Examples of inflammatory
The suit alleges that the recent comments fit a pattern of sensationalized and inflammatory comments from Ray J over the years.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Immune System Support Omega-6 fatty acids influence immune function involved in inflammatory responses, strengthening immune cell membranes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Immune System Support Omega-6 fatty acids influence immune function involved in inflammatory responses, strengthening immune cell membranes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Through Sensory Awaken Tech™, the formulas help moderate cortisol overproduction and reduce inflammatory responses, thereby supporting the preservation of collagen integrity.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammatory
Adjective
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In some instances, demonstrators have displayed provocative props such as a guillotine to symbolize opposition to federal actions.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Valiant is an incredibly provocative car.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That was the extent of her involvement in the special counsel’s investigation, which led to more than 1,500 people being charged and most convicted of trespassing, vandalism, assault or seditious conspiracy.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rhodes had been convicted of seditious conspiracy after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol but his sentence was commuted by Trump earlier this year.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are people who are inflamed by the incendiary comments of our president and members of Congress about judges.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fireworks or incendiary devices of any kind.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Inflammatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammatory. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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