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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News of the plan, which was developed by city administrators but has not been publicly vetted or discussed, has provoked considerable consternation in political, downtown, cultural and preservation circles.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025 -
Furthermore, a closure would also provoke Iran's market in Asia, particularly China, which accounts for a majority of Iranian oil exports.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Outrage from the Sikh community, as well as a social media push calling for hate crime charges, encouraged prosecutors to take another look at the case, officials said.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The five prizes were crafted based on research, evidence and consultation with teachers and education experts, and are designed to reflect key strategies that can encourage other schools to implement different strategies to strengthen their schools and communities.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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These drugs stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which then decreases blood sugar levels.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Bright, overhead lighting stimulates serotonin production, enhancing alertness and boosting our mood and energy levels, perfect for kitchens and workspaces, but not ideal for intimate social settings.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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“Fire (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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