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as in inferno
a destructive burning
a number of suspicious fires in the neighborhood recently
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
had she the fire in her heart that a run for the White House requires?
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as in ordeal
a test of faith, patience, or strength
asked to be sent to the front lines, as he was eager to prove himself in the fire of battle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a school outing to the natural history museum fired his imagination, and he grew up to become an eminent paleontologist
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
fired the secretary for incompetence
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
fired a pass to the running back
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
lit some kindling before attempting to fire the logs
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Recent Examples of fire
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The group is now looking to raise more funds in Europe and has irons in the fire with a several potential European investors, with next goals on its horizon including expanding into Poland in Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Four days later, on Monday, Giuli reportedly fired two senior aides amid continued controversy over his ministry’s refusal to fund a documentary on Italian student Giulio Regeni, who was killed in Cairo in 2016.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Emergency responders with local fire companies, Lehigh Valley EMS, rescue divers, Monroe County OEM, PSP K9 and aviation assisted in the search for the child.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The group is now looking to raise more funds in Europe and has irons in the fire with a several potential European investors, with next goals on its horizon including expanding into Poland in Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Verb
Police on the scene noted that after firing those fatal shots, Myers stood by the body and made no attempt to perform life-saving measures.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Four days later, on Monday, Giuli reportedly fired two senior aides amid continued controversy over his ministry’s refusal to fund a documentary on Italian student Giulio Regeni, who was killed in Cairo in 2016.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen on the second floor, but the cause of the inferno has not yet been determined, per CBS News.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Pratt took aim at Bass over the lack of water available during the inferno, with fire hydrants running dry.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The intensity of its light continues to grow as Rich and Abby Zawadzki lead the way in the circle.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The article explored the poignant sibling renaissance between Vuong and his younger brother Nicky after the death of their mother; the decade-wide gulf between their life experiences became less notable as the process of bereavement threw them together with great intensity.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Manker said the ordeal left her family shaken.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The Hondius was now in a different kind of storm—an ordeal reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with passengers mysteriously falling ill, health workers wearing hazmat suits, and governments imposing quarantines.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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In just her 11th PWHL game of the year, Cogan crashed the net on an Abby Hustler shot in the second period and beat Desbiens to tie the game 1-1.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Notably, @Daiyinchi’s breakdown of the 'Smart Framing' feature reached a million-strong audience quickly, suggesting strong interest in tools that offer more hands-on shooting guidance rather than simply another filter.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The shooters continued blasting away as the workers scrambled for cover, sources said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Lion’s mane stimulates nerve growth factor and neurogenesis, enhances memory, focus, clarity and mood, and chaga mushrooms can enhance physical performance, oxygen utilization and give an endurance boost.—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Alonso has been on their wish list from the moment Liam Rosenior was sacked last month.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Starmer sacked Mandelson last September after a trove of emails revealed the depth of his ties with Epstein.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Snell worked around Kim’s throwing error in the third to pitch a scoreless third and his day was done after 77 pitches.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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With runners on first and second and one away, new reliever Tim Hill then made the unwise decision to throw to third after fielding a comebacker.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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