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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Best rooms are in lower level, deluxe cabins with river rock, wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
These motors help drive power to the wheels of the vehicle without burning much fuel.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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The late Hayden Panettiere's fans are demanding a boycott of Neutrogena products, re-igniting a call that came after the actress made allegations the skin-care company wanted to fire her for speaking out about her postpartum depression.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Weeks later, their surrogate gave birth in Texas, igniting a fight over parental rights.

— Gina Park, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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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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Apparent human skeletal remains, including a jaw with the teeth still attached, were found at Lake Mead on Sunday, officials said, as water levels sink to new lows amid a drought and scorching heat in the West.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Stir and scrape the pan bottom frequently to prevent scorching.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of scorching

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