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1
as in to infuriate
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
Even scarier data was reported in 2025 by a team of Harvard cardiologists, who found a direct link between ALAN, brain stress, inflamed arteries, and heart disease.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Containing Iran’s influence without inflaming a domestic front appears to be the priority.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Per the Cleveland Clinic, the condition happens when the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid, becomes inflamed.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Containing Iran’s influence without inflaming a domestic front appears to be the priority.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Per the Cleveland Clinic, the condition happens when the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid, becomes inflamed.
—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.
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Most of the smoke is coming from the Iron Fire in Utah, which has burned more than 21,000 acres.
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The world has known that adding heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests will warm the globe, said Jennifer Francis, a climate scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center on Cape Cod, who was not involved in the research.
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Younger, more far left candidates across the nation, from California to Indiana, are running this year to try and oust older, longtime congressional incumbents — angering Democratic Party leaders.
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Not further angering Republicans took precedence over protecting the creative freedom of CBS’ producing partners.
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One of the defining images of 2020 featured two homeowners, two firearms and a confrontation that ignited a national firestorm.
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After several seconds in free-fall, the Pegasus XL will then ignite the first of its three-stage rocket motors, delivering LINK into orbit in about 10 minutes, according to Northrop Grumman.
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Stalling the bill's enactment will likely enrage elements of both parties.
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The film’s director, uptight Euro expat Max (Christoph Waltz), is initially enraged by their hijacking of the shoot, but his studio fatcat bosses (both voiced by Jeff Bridges) love the unhinged results.
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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The heat wave is expected to scorch Spain at least through Wednesday.
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But for those who just want to grab a bite or see a movie at the IMAX theater, the security protocol is an additional — possibly irritating — barrier.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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Opt for sconces and hanging lights, rather than lamps or lighting pieces that take up floorspace.
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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