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Recent Examples of campfire
The human-dog bond has been food-based since its earliest campfire beginnings.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Among the first to the campfire is Kathleen Grace.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
In a scene from AMC’s new tech-industry drama The Audacity, two old friends reunite around a crackling campfire.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Among the first to the campfire is Kathleen Grace.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
In a scene from AMC’s new tech-industry drama The Audacity, two old friends reunite around a crackling campfire.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campfire
Noun
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And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Georgia's statewide burn ban is over, but the fight against two massive wildfires in South Georgia is not.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Modern chips are becoming so powerful that air cooling is like trying to put out a forest fire with a desk fan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Doñana has not had a forest fire in nearly a decade.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campfire. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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