ENKINDLING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

enkindling

verb

present participle of enkindle

as in burning

to set (something) on fire see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

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This way, truckers help pay for road improvements, and farmers--a big and influential electoral constituency--can work all day burning red fuel on their farms.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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The airport was attacked again Sunday, igniting a fireand killing one person and injuring 11, Saudi aviation authorities said.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Aerohart From there, the bulk of Aerohart's update work focuses on making the Aviator's Ember easier to hold and thereby more user-friendly for igniting tinder.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of igniting

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This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of kindling

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Check between presses to avoid overheating or scorching the fabric.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
When Cody Turcotte arrived to fight a wildfire scorching homes in Spokane, Washington, last month, there weren't enough people at the scene to control it.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of scorching

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The fixture can attach to any flat surface with stick-on adhesives in just seconds, so say goodbye to the days of dim bathroom lighting or cooking under gloomy overheads.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
This technique, which consists of lighting a canvas from behind, confirmed the presence of the two women seated on the bench.

— Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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