bonfires

Definition of bonfiresnext
plural of bonfire

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Recent Examples of bonfires In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good. ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 Tips and fire laws Palm Beach County currently has a burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard waste, bonfires and fire pits. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence. Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026 The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place. Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 Sounds of gunfire had faded; there were no new bonfires. Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026 In Iran’s capital, Tehran, witnesses said recent mornings showed no new signs of bonfires lit the night before or debris in the streets. Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026 Their outings have included beach bonfires and food distributions. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 The outlet noted that the videos appeared to show protesters chanting against the Iranian regime around bonfires as debris littered the streets in Tehran and other areas in the country. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
  • Two of the most destructive wildfires ever in California erupted on the same day last January.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Douglas County is expanding its emergency response tools with a new Hi-Lo siren system designed to warn residents in the Colorado county of life-threatening situations during wildfires and other emergencies.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

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