as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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The Lounge hosts rotating art exhibits, spotlighting thought-provoking pieces like ceramics from Thai artist Bathma Kaew-Ngok and showstopping floral arrangements by Naomi Daimaru.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
For years, people took photos of themselves on the 666 to Hel and shared them on social media, relishing the coincidence of a bus to a beach resort provoking mental images of damnation, thanks to the similarity of the town's name to the English word hell.—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Kramer said the attendance cap was intentional and designed to encourage visitors to attend events throughout the region.—
Ben Wheeler
May 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Petco Park was built to stimulate and revitalize parts of downtown.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The Fed typically raises its benchmark interest rate to help curb inflation by making borrowing more expensive and lowers it to stimulate economic growth and hiring.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Fire (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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