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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
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
These dangerous actions only serve to further enflame tensions and further disrupt global supply chains.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
After exercise, your muscles become inflamed.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
These dangerous actions only serve to further enflame tensions and further disrupt global supply chains.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
After exercise, your muscles become inflamed.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 June 2026
Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflame
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
Verb
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Most of the smoke is coming from the Iron Fire in Utah, which has burned more than 21,000 acres.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Daemon, angered that his wife/niece is mad at him for orchestrating the brutal murder of a child, goes to the cursed castle of Harrenhal to claim it for their side — or perhaps to claim it for himself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With those remarks, Cucurella is bound to enrage Culers.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Signs of heat stress include prematurely dropped fruit, wilting, drooping branches, and scorched leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Wildfires caused by dry spells scorch thousands of acres of dry brush, and sinkholes collapse the ground into empty underground caverns once filled with water.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Residents were advised that while smoke may be irritating—particularly for those sensitive to air quality—there is currently no order for evacuation or shelter-in-place, despite a similar order already having been issued and lifted twice since the fire's ignition.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Ammonia is a common industrial chemical that can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when present in elevated concentrations.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Each light also features four bright LEDs that stay lit throughout the night—up to 15 hours.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Rinderknecht’s attorney has sought to undercut the government’s case, saying nobody saw his client light a fire.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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