enkindling

present participle of enkindle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enkindling
Verb
  • Cobalt, which can cause a burning sensation when handled, was one of the most common of these and is named for the kobold.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • So Hernandez was allowed to compete as a girl, become a national spectacle, and then play out a final high school volleyball season, igniting protests from opponents and teammates alike.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But perhaps more importantly, Cork Tree helped the band become the therapists pumping through the speakers of a whole generation of skinny jean-wearing teens, igniting the pop-punk and emo music scene into a blazing force for the masses.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There's a lot of kindling around, and there's a lot of like newspapers that can catch on fire.
    Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Science builds on prior insights, and a handy repository of past advances serves as kindling for future discoveries.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the second quarter, the Blazers shot a scorching 9 of 11 from 3-point range.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The plans approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission include a 60-foot helipad, sidewalk and lighting for possible night operations.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Enkindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enkindling. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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