deflagrating

verb

present participle of deflagrate
as in igniting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflagrating
  1. igniting
  2. firing
  3. kindling
  4. glowing
  5. burning
  6. blazing
  7. catching
Verb
  • Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has been a lightning rod for controversy ever since the first casting and design reveals, igniting afresh with each new trailer.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of igniting
Verb
  • Four Grucci employees, led by a young crew chief named Alyson, were ending their workday by test-firing one last hand grenade and one last groundburst simulator.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Moments later, an armed bystander stepped in and began firing at the suspect, according to Koehn.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of firing
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Photography arrived, kindling an enthusiasm that Baudelaire, ever the cynic, compared to a lust for pornography.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of kindling
Verb
  • Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Rooms at the Villa Miloer have ethanol-burning fireplaces, potted orchids, and cocoa silk-tweed sofas with suede pillows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of burning
Verb
  • Built for photographers after speed and precision, the EOS R3 stands out for its blazing-fast continuous shooting, eye-control autofocus, and exceptional low-light performance.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Few natural wonders are more awesome than the blazing fireballs that streak across our night skies.
    — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blazing
Verb
  • With former teammate Jorge Posada catching him, Rivera threw 11 pitches to four batters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for a second attempt at catching an orbital booster.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of catching
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“Deflagrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflagrating. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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