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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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Content creator Teva, whose mother reportedly owned the home, alleged in a series of TikTok videos that Von D caused a destructive house fire during her residence.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 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
Topping it all off is the aforementioned rooftop deck, which has a barbecue and a fire pit, along with panoramic vistas stretching from the red turrets of the Hotel del Coronado across the Pacific to Point Loma and back to the downtown San Diego skyline.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Content creator Teva, whose mother reportedly owned the home, alleged in a series of TikTok videos that Von D caused a destructive house fire during her residence.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 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
Noun
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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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As one deputy went to disable a camera near the door to O'Brien's unit, deputies heard a loud bang and saw debris go flying as O'Brien allegedly attempted to shoot them through the door.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 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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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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Renard, 57, has been out of management since being sacked by Saudi Arabia in April, bringing his second stint with the national team to an end.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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 23 Jun. 2026.
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