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1
as in burning
being on fire
the inflamed hillsides in one of the largest wildfires in the state's history
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2
as in angry
feeling or showing anger
he gets red-faced when he's inflamed enough
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also enflamed
1
as in angered
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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as in burned
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflamed
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
This fern can help calm incontinence naturally and soothe inflamed bladders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Leonard was rehabbing an inflamed knee that had already been operated on multiple times.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain by way of an inflamed band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes along the bottom of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dab it on inflamed areas overnight, and wake up to clearer, calmer skin that’s ready for the day ahead.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
This crisis, like much in our current moment of inflamed division, seems inseparable from the man in the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Macrophages, the immune cells responsible for cleanup and repair, flooded into the inflamed tissue and released a protein called serum amyloid A3 (SAA3).
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
That irritation makes the airway more twitchy, more inflamed and prone to narrow.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The incident further inflamed rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, which are embroiled in a bitter feud over Hungary’s access to Russian oil through a pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Now, three weeks later (and after flights and buses and trains around Korea and Taiwan), both injuries are still inflamed and painful and energy-sapping.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Market volatility, inflamed by the risk for the region is hard to guage, even as the stock exchange in UAE was closed down for two days, including Monday and Tuesday, as the situation is being assessed.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The reason for the theories seemed to be the 64-year-old actor’s face looking possibly a bit inflamed in some of the footage online.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The fact that the awards ceremony, which has proven to be a bit of an annual bright spot during a tough period, has now been affected seems to have inflamed tensions even more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026
When that cable becomes inflamed or damaged, Tsai says, the brain’s signals struggle to reach the muscles.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Thanks to the exosome delivery system, these ingredients are able to very quickly provide deep yet weightless hydration, tighter, less inflamed skin with a stronger barrier.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
This fern can help calm incontinence naturally and soothe inflamed bladders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Leonard was rehabbing an inflamed knee that had already been operated on multiple times.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain by way of an inflamed band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes along the bottom of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dab it on inflamed areas overnight, and wake up to clearer, calmer skin that’s ready for the day ahead.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
This crisis, like much in our current moment of inflamed division, seems inseparable from the man in the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Macrophages, the immune cells responsible for cleanup and repair, flooded into the inflamed tissue and released a protein called serum amyloid A3 (SAA3).
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
That irritation makes the airway more twitchy, more inflamed and prone to narrow.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
At the heart of the dispute is the question of what exactly causes NEC – a devastating disease in which tissue lining the intestine becomes inflamed and dies.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The incident further inflamed rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, which are embroiled in a bitter feud over Hungary’s access to Russian oil through a pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Now, three weeks later (and after flights and buses and trains around Korea and Taiwan), both injuries are still inflamed and painful and energy-sapping.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Market volatility, inflamed by the risk for the region is hard to guage, even as the stock exchange in UAE was closed down for two days, including Monday and Tuesday, as the situation is being assessed.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The reason for the theories seemed to be the 64-year-old actor’s face looking possibly a bit inflamed in some of the footage online.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The fact that the awards ceremony, which has proven to be a bit of an annual bright spot during a tough period, has now been affected seems to have inflamed tensions even more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026
When that cable becomes inflamed or damaged, Tsai says, the brain’s signals struggle to reach the muscles.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflamed
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Rodin told her, though, that Marum was angry about having been airbrushed out of the picture.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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What’s telling is that Senators owner Michael Andlauer toned down his comments regarding this issue over the past year, as compared to his angry remarks when the original ruling came down.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Magyar, a former Fidesz insider who has won over voters angered at a lack of growth, failing public services and a series of graft and child protection scandals, has built his brand with tours of town and village squares.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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One of Best’s nieces, Tatiana Barrett, told The Associated Press that revelations from the report have angered and saddened family and friends.—
Dave Collins,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Incense burned at the front near Jonas’ work station.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some waved Iranian flags; others burned American and Israeli flags, or chanted anti-US and anti-Israeli slogans.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Duck Orange was a favorite and flaming Cherries Jubilee prepared at tableside.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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On his forearm, Johnson sports a tattoo of the Skyway Grill’s flaming burger logo.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after administering the technical to an enraged Self, referee Doug Sirmons hit KU’s coach with another tech, ostensibly for remaining on the court instead of returning to the coach’s box.—
Gary Bedore
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kline was frustrated and even infuriated by the military's past reluctance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kline was frustrated and even infuriated by the military's past reluctance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Armed with a rifle, the 41-year-old ignited a fire inside the building before being neutralized by heroic security.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The existing claims were re-ignited by 35 additional former employees who came forward in a recent bombshell New York Times investigation.—
Shindy Chen
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Inflamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflamed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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