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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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Spokane Regional Emergency Communications, which provides 911 service for the area, warned Monday that fire season had arrived and urged people to prepare plans.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 June 2026
ABC News, 22 June 2026
Messi got the pass and fired the shot past the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and scored.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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Noun
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said that fighting the fire had been extremely challenging.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Spokane Regional Emergency Communications, which provides 911 service for the area, warned Monday that fire season had arrived and urged people to prepare plans.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 June 2026
Verb
Starmer fired Mandelson, but further revelations in the following months plunged his leadership into crisis.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
Messi got the pass and fired the shot past the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and scored.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire
Noun
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The inferno killed 12 people, destroyed more than 6,500 structures across the Palisades and Malibu and caused billions of dollars in damage.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The complaints also allege that sparking or downed power lines exacerbated the inferno.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Two standoffs end without suspect in custody After two standoffs — one Tuesday and another overnight into Wednesday morning — police have come up empty, and the intensity of the search is rising.—
Laura Bauer
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In the years since the tragic sequence of events, Griffin has attempted to move forward, but the ordeal still follows him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Judge Andrew Fishkin’s ruling probably ends a months-long ordeal for the California woman, one of thousands adopted from abroad who were never granted citizenship because of bureaucratic loopholes between adoption and immigration law.—
Claire Galofaro,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Once at the front of the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, Sayer fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
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But some members of the community jumped on social media to blast the YMCA’s decision to close the Ballantyne branch.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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When the Sea Hag has Tom trapped in his bathtub, Wyck shows up in the nick of time to blast her to oblivion.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Red light is mitochondrially stimulating, so late-night use can disrupt sleep.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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He was sacked in December 2024 after winning just twice in the Premier League to begin the 2024-25 campaign.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Nicole Kidman and Martha Stewart reminded us that a classic button-down shirt can do wonders as a workwear staple or throw-on-and-go option during the warmer months.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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“Fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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