deflagrated

past tense of deflagrate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflagrated
Verb
  • As guests waited to be served a dinner from Josh's Frontyard Barbeque, the maid of honor and bride's twin sister, Brianna Miller-LeForbes, 33, ignited a bidding frenzy to determine which of the approximately 20 tables would get their food first.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
    Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The suspect fired several shots at the homeowner.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.
    Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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“Deflagrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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