Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflagrates
Verb
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Cassel will play Anastasia, an 18-year-old ballet dancer newly arrived in Paris whose encounter with the mysterious Phantom ignites an impossible love story.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025 -
This happens when creosote—a tar-like residue that clings to the inside of the chimney—ignites.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The cartridge fires a 40-grain bullet at approximately 1,260 feet per second.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and if Indiana fires him without cause, Cignetti would be due 100% of his remaining salary.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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While Martin Scorsese called it one of the scariest movies of all time, The Uninvited kindles a wonderful romance between Rick and Stella.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The business mogul glows in a golden gown and matching accessories.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights.—
Nora Colomer
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27 Oct. 2025
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“Deflagrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrates. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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